Lewis County

WV · Pop. 159,636 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Lewis County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 159,636.

$/Acre: $2,124

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 91.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax7.1%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$52,924

Poverty Rate9.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,124

Median Home Price$301K

Acres for Sale1307

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,256 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)231 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K309

Property Crime /100K202

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate