Wetzel County

WV · Pop. 136,453 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wetzel County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 136,453.

$/Acre: $2,192

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 91.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.61%

Combined Sales Tax6.61%

Cost of Living Index94.2

Median Household Income$54,274

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,192

Median Home Price$285K

Acres for Sale3517

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,774 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)374 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K564

Property Crime /100K513

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate