Taylor County

WV · Pop. 95,609 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Taylor County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 95,609.

$/Acre: $1,426

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 68/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax7.74%

Cost of Living Index86.7

Median Household Income$92,708

Poverty Rate10.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,426

Median Home Price$211K

Acres for Sale4674

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,684 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K408

Property Crime /100K569

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate