Wyoming County

WV · Pop. 130,678 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Wyoming County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 130,678.

$/Acre: $2,476
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 163 days
Broadband: 49%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 135.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax1.14%
Combined Sales Tax7.14%
Cost of Living Index84.8
Median Household Income$90,847
Poverty Rate20.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,476
Median Home Price$264K
Acres for Sale355
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season163 days
Annual Rainfall46.5 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,930 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado2/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)203 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.4
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K388
Property Crime /100K329
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City52 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%
Ag EconomyWeak