Mineral County

WV · Pop. 25,145 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Mineral County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 25,145.

$/Acre: $492
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 156 days
Broadband: 73%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 27.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax1.11%
Combined Sales Tax7.11%
Cost of Living Index93.8
Median Household Income$67,893
Poverty Rate17.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$492
Median Home Price$273K
Acres for Sale128
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season156 days
Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,579 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado3/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)275 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K329
Property Crime /100K343
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City34 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyModerate