McDowell County

WV · Pop. 82,124 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

McDowell County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 82,124.

$/Acre: $1,207

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 61.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax6.88%

Cost of Living Index90

Median Household Income$50,414

Poverty Rate24.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,207

Median Home Price$272K

Acres for Sale1529

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall41.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,714 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)225 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K447

Property Crime /100K518

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyModerate