Summers County

WV · Pop. 183,375 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Summers County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 183,375.

$/Acre: $5,928

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 250.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax6.9%

Cost of Living Index91.9

Median Household Income$35,101

Poverty Rate24.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,928

Median Home Price$414K

Acres for Sale1831

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall46 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,858 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)190 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K385

Property Crime /100K258

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak