Mercer County

WV · Pop. 136,733 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Mercer County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 136,733.

$/Acre: $3,721

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 205.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax7.86%

Cost of Living Index84.7

Median Household Income$53,668

Poverty Rate25.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,721

Median Home Price$262K

Acres for Sale94

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall45.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,355 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)394 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K445

Property Crime /100K500

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak