Wood County

WV · Pop. 34,231 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Wood County is a rural county in WV with a population of approximately 34,231.

$/Acre: $695

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 23/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax6.13%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$60,164

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$695

Median Home Price$123K

Acres for Sale3230

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,711 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)298 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K598

Property Crime /100K641

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyStrong