Preston County

WV · Pop. 155,013 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Preston County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 155,013.

$/Acre: $1,925

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 107.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1%

Combined Sales Tax7%

Cost of Living Index85.1

Median Household Income$43,538

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,925

Median Home Price$211K

Acres for Sale4317

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,602 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)188 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K357

Property Crime /100K477

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak