Morgan County

WV · Pop. 157,493 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Morgan County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 157,493.

$/Acre: $1,484
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 176 days
Broadband: 79%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 90.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax1.18%
Combined Sales Tax7.18%
Cost of Living Index81.6
Median Household Income$64,330
Poverty Rate22%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,484
Median Home Price$322K
Acres for Sale4172
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season176 days
Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,580 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)101 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K401
Property Crime /100K274
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City36 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Ag EconomyModerate