Wayne County

WV · Pop. 104,689 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Wayne County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 104,689.

$/Acre: $2,907

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 126.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax7.25%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$86,764

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,907

Median Home Price$389K

Acres for Sale2558

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall49 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,978 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)143 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K473

Property Crime /100K397

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak