Mason County

WV · Pop. 113,463 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Mason County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 113,463.

$/Acre: $1,255

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 68.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.34%

Combined Sales Tax6.34%

Cost of Living Index89.1

Median Household Income$68,513

Poverty Rate11.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,255

Median Home Price$267K

Acres for Sale1889

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall49.7 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,690 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)321 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K326

Property Crime /100K384

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate