West Virginia · Off-grid & homestead potential

Fayette County

72BoltScore / 100
#21 of 55 in West Virginia

Fayette County is a strong bolthole (72/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (47.8″/yr) with little drought and deep isolation — 142 mi to the nearest city.

How Fayette County scores

Hazard Safety47
Freedom54
Food43
Isolation92
Sovereignty86
Water96
Affordability85
$138kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$4,123Land / acre
47.8"Annual rain
1.2% of yrsSevere drought
142 miNearest metro
59.1People / sq mi
8.5%Federal land
52.7°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Fayette County, West Virginia

Is Fayette County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Fayette County is a strong bolthole (72/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (47.8″/yr) with little drought and deep isolation — 142 mi to the nearest city.

How much does land cost in Fayette County, West Virginia?

Land in Fayette County runs about $4,123 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Fayette County?

Fayette County gets about 47.8" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 1.2% of years.

How remote is Fayette County?

The nearest major metro is about 142 miles away, and population density is 59.1 people per square mile.

How Fayette compares in West Virginia

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