Mingo County

WV · Pop. 28,734 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Mingo County is a rural county in WV with a population of approximately 28,734.

$/Acre: $546

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 17/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.48%

Cost of Living Index83

Median Household Income$90,534

Poverty Rate15.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$546

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale3675

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,700 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)303 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K711

Property Crime /100K792

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyStrong