Mason County
WV · Pop. 25,214 · Suburban County
Mason County sits in West Virginia across 431 square miles, home to 25,214 people at 58.5 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. The median home price is $127,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.54%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.8°F and average winter lows of 21.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Pleasant Valley Hospital is 8.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 75.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.54% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $127,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Pleasant Valley Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Broadband reaches only 75.3% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Mason County, WV is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 69/100
- Median home price
- $127k
- Property tax
- 0.54%
- Growing season
- 169 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 42.5"
- Broadband
- 75.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Pleasant Valley Hospital, 8.5 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Mason County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Mason County?
- Mason County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.8°F, and average winter lows of 21.6°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $127,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.54%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 75.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Pleasant Valley Hospital is 8.5 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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