South · WV
West Virginia
Confidence: High
Cheapest mountain land in the East. Steep terrain limits buildable area but water is everywhere.
+44
Overall
Verdict
Workable
Weighted across Water · Legal · Soil · Energy · Climate
Quick stats
- Region
- South
- Overall score
- +44
- Confidence
- High
Domain breakdown
How WV scores
Water+40 / ±50
Legal+22 / ±40
Soil+8 / ±30
Energy+4 / ±25
Climate Risk-4 / ±25
In its favor
- +Highest rainfall in the East in spots
- +Very cheap land
- +Many counties have no building inspector
Watch-outs
- −Steep slopes
- −Mine subsidence
- −Cloudy winters (poor solar)
- −Limited road access
Notes by domain
Water
+40Abundant springs, creeks, shallow wells.
Legal
+22No statewide residential code in unincorporated areas of most counties.
Soil
+8Thin and rocky; bottomland scarce.
Energy
+4Low sun hours in mountains; hydro micro-potential good.
Climate Risk
-4Flooding in hollows; low wildfire risk.