Randolph County

WV · Pop. 16,976 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Randolph County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 16,976.

$/Acre: $872

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 36.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax7.64%

Cost of Living Index81.3

Median Household Income$70,494

Poverty Rate18.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$872

Median Home Price$165K

Acres for Sale2550

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,435 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)250 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K334

Property Crime /100K379

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate