Putnam County

WV · Pop. 160,085 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Putnam County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 160,085.

$/Acre: $4,437

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 220.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax6.35%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$48,918

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,437

Median Home Price$414K

Acres for Sale1544

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,127 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)198 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K444

Property Crime /100K327

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak