Country land in West Virginia
How much good country West Virginia has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming County Pineville, Brenton | 100% | -1.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Webster County Addison (Webster Springs), Parcoal | 100% | -1.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Pocahontas County Cass, Green Bank | 100% | -0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| McDowell County Welch, War | 100% | -2.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Pendleton County Franklin, Brandywine | 100% | -0.8%/yr | Score a spot |
| Tucker County Hendricks, Hambleton | 100% | -0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Clay County Clay, Summersville | 100% | -1.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Gilmer County Glenville, Sand Fork | 100% | -1.0%/yr | Score a spot |
| Braxton County Gassaway, Sutton | 100% | -0.8%/yr | Score a spot |
| Grant County Petersburg, Moorefield | 100% | -0.0%/yr | Score a spot |
Growing fast (2.5%+ a year since 2020; today's country can become tomorrow's suburb): Berkeley County.
Homeschool rules
One-time notice to the county superintendent. Teach reading, language, math, science and social studies. A yearly assessment (test or portfolio review), kept for 3 years and submitted after grades 3, 5, 8 and 11. The Hope Scholarship (education savings account) is open to homeschoolers from 2026-27, with its own rules.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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