Webster County

WV · Pop. 157,850 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Webster County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 157,850.

$/Acre: $2,862

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 172.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.34%

Combined Sales Tax7.34%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$40,485

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,862

Median Home Price$344K

Acres for Sale1787

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,987 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)232 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K439

Property Crime /100K482

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak