Tucker County

WV · Pop. 61,863 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Tucker County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 61,863.

$/Acre: $651
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 164 days
Broadband: 81%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 35.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax1.89%
Combined Sales Tax7.89%
Cost of Living Index83.8
Median Household Income$79,211
Poverty Rate23%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$651
Median Home Price$150K
Acres for Sale4340
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season164 days
Annual Rainfall49.6 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,453 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado2/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)245 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.7
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K434
Property Crime /100K599
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City25 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%
Ag EconomyModerate