Upshur County

WV · Pop. 162,908 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Upshur County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 162,908.

$/Acre: $4,081

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 414.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax6.02%

Cost of Living Index84.7

Median Household Income$61,329

Poverty Rate25.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,081

Median Home Price$423K

Acres for Sale3349

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall49.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,087 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)275 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K483

Property Crime /100K626

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak