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