Tyler County

WV · Pop. 66,476 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Tyler County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 66,476.

$/Acre: $882

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 44.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.8%

Combined Sales Tax7.8%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$61,530

Poverty Rate20.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$882

Median Home Price$122K

Acres for Sale320

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall47.1 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,873 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)117 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K502

Property Crime /100K328

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate