Roane County

WV · Pop. 49,529 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Roane County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 49,529.

$/Acre: $660

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 32.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.91%

Combined Sales Tax6.91%

Cost of Living Index88.6

Median Household Income$93,656

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$660

Median Home Price$265K

Acres for Sale2707

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,725 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)393 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K362

Property Crime /100K289

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate