Wirt County

WV · Pop. 87,292 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Wirt County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 87,292.

$/Acre: $3,434

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 147.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.62%

Combined Sales Tax7.62%

Cost of Living Index88.6

Median Household Income$44,645

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,434

Median Home Price$341K

Acres for Sale946

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,300 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)315 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K553

Property Crime /100K508

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak