Hampshire County
WV · Pop. 23,340 · Suburban County
Hampshire County, West Virginia covers 640 square miles with a population of 23,340 and a density of 36.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $205,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.36%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 165-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.5°F and average winter lows of 21.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 35.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hampshire Memorial Hospital is 4.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 81.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.36% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Hampshire Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Hampshire County, WV is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 73/100
- Median home price
- $205k
- Property tax
- 0.36%
- Growing season
- 165 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 35.9"
- Broadband
- 81.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Hampshire Memorial Hospital, 4.9 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Hampshire County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hampshire County?
- Hampshire County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 165-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.5°F, and average winter lows of 21.6°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $205,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.36%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 81.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hampshire Memorial Hospital is 4.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Data sources
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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