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