Marion County

WV · Pop. 83,383 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Marion County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 83,383.

$/Acre: $2,320

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 109.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.62%

Combined Sales Tax7.62%

Cost of Living Index91.5

Median Household Income$73,174

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,320

Median Home Price$178K

Acres for Sale2253

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall49.2 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,441 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)172 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K341

Property Crime /100K331

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak