Ritchie County

WV · Pop. 138,783 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Ritchie County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 138,783.

$/Acre: $3,299

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 164.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax6.39%

Cost of Living Index86.6

Median Household Income$56,864

Poverty Rate19.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,299

Median Home Price$315K

Acres for Sale3287

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall49.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,889 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)128 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K540

Property Crime /100K326

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak