Kanawha County

WV · Pop. 61,784 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Kanawha County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 61,784.

$/Acre: $1,293
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 171 days
Broadband: 74%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 58.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax1.51%
Combined Sales Tax7.51%
Cost of Living Index81.5
Median Household Income$48,258
Poverty Rate19.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,293
Median Home Price$175K
Acres for Sale3604
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season171 days
Annual Rainfall47.6 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,859 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado4/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)299 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K481
Property Crime /100K343
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City33 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%
Ag EconomyModerate