Monongalia County

WV · Pop. 8,674 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Monongalia County is a rural county in WV with a population of approximately 8,674.

$/Acre: $592
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 172 days
Broadband: 68%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 6.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax1.33%
Combined Sales Tax7.33%
Cost of Living Index86.3
Median Household Income$64,844
Poverty Rate24.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$592
Median Home Price$214K
Acres for Sale1534
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season172 days
Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,478 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado4/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)367 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.6
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K522
Property Crime /100K591
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City60 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%
Ag EconomyStrong