Randolph County
WV · Pop. 27,782 · Suburban County
Randolph County sits in West Virginia across 1,040 square miles, home to 27,782 people at 26.7 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $138,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.39%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.7°F and average winter lows of 21.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Davis Medical Center is 10.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 85.1% 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 0.39% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $138,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Davis Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 10.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 49.1 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.
- A 153-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Randolph County, WV is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 86/100
- Median home price
- $138k
- Property tax
- 0.39%
- Growing season
- 153 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.1"
- Broadband
- 85.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Davis Medical Center, 10.2 mi
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Homesteading in Randolph County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Randolph County?
- Randolph County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.7°F, and average winter lows of 21.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $138,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.39%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 85.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Davis Medical Center is 10.2 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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