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Sharples, WV Utility & Living Guide

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Last updated: June 26, 2026

Total Utilities$320/mo

1BR Rent$900/mo

Sales Tax6%

COL Index87 (-13% below national average)

Family Score7/10

Median Home$180,000

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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$130/mo

Appalachian Power

🔥 Gas

$60/mo

Mountaineer Gas

💧 Water

$40/mo

Boone County Public Service District

🗑️ Garbage

$30/mo

Boone County Solid Waste

📶 Internet

$60/mo

Combined Average Overhead$320/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom	$900/mo
2 Bedrooms	$1200/mo
3 Bedrooms	$1800/mo
Median Home Price	$180,000
Property Tax Rate	0.8%
Avg Childcare/mo	$800

The housing market in Sharples is relatively affordable with a mix of older and newer homes, and rental options are limited but available. The area is seeing some growth in new construction. Home prices have been steady in recent years.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

US national avg = 100

vs National Avg

-13% below national average

Groceries

Transportation

Healthcare

105

Childcare/mo

$800

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax	6%
Property Tax Rate	0.8%
<p>State 6% + County 0%</p>

West Virginia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 3% to 6.5%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score

7/10

Safety Index

Higher = safer

School Rating

7/10

GreatSchools avg

Avg Childcare

$800/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend

+2% (growing)

Political Climate

Red description

Business Momentum

Moderate with key industries in energy, healthcare, and tourism

Top Local Concerns

Economic growth, infrastructure development, public safety

🚌 Transit for Families

Public transit options are limited in Sharples, but the area is relatively walkable and bikeable

🎡 Top Kid Attractions

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Kanawha State Forest
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Charleston Zoo
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Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The area around Sharples has several family-friendly neighborhoods with good schools and community amenities, including the town of Madison and the surrounding rural areas. These neighborhoods offer a mix of older and newer homes, and are relatively affordable.

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Sharples has ordinances regulating zoning, noise, and property maintenance

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📊 Sharples — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Utility costs in Sharples tend to be higher in the winter due to heating needs, with average monthly gas bills increasing by 20-30% from December to February. In the summer, electricity costs may be higher due to air conditioning usage.