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