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