Pocahontas County

WV · Pop. 164,113 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pocahontas County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 164,113.

$/Acre: $5,552

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 269.9/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.92%

Combined Sales Tax7.92%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$37,930

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,552

Median Home Price$382K

Acres for Sale74

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,822 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)273 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K494

Property Crime /100K540

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak