Pendleton County

WV · Pop. 95,966 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pendleton County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 95,966.

$/Acre: $4,084

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 175.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax7.51%

Cost of Living Index82.5

Median Household Income$92,380

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,084

Median Home Price$254K

Acres for Sale643

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 Rainfall46.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,092 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)293 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K446

Property Crime /100K352

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak