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