Raleigh County

WV · Pop. 33,261 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Raleigh County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 33,261.

$/Acre: $880

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 52.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.26%

Combined Sales Tax6.26%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$71,263

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$880

Median Home Price$271K

Acres for Sale4209

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall47 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,117 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)194 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K532

Property Crime /100K588

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate