Lincoln County

WV · Pop. 185,912 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 185,912.

$/Acre: $3,136

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 144.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.74%

Combined Sales Tax6.74%

Cost of Living Index82.5

Median Household Income$47,376

Poverty Rate23.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,136

Median Home Price$277K

Acres for Sale4492

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,788 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)120 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K384

Property Crime /100K428

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak