Harrison County
WV · Pop. 65,407 · Mixed County
Harrison County, West Virginia covers 416 square miles with a population of 65,407 and a density of 157.2 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $159,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.55% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 176-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.1°F and average winter lows of 23.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. United Hospital Center is 8.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 85.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.55% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $159,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- United Hospital Center, with an emergency room, is just 8.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 45.6 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Harrison County, WV is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 60/100
- Median home price
- $159k
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- Growing season
- 176 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.6"
- Broadband
- 85.3%
- Nearest hospital
- United Hospital Center, 8.6 mi
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Homesteading in Harrison County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Harrison County?
- Harrison County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 176-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.1°F, and average winter lows of 23.1°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $159,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.55%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 85.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- United Hospital Center is 8.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals in the county.
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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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