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