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Clear Fork, WV Utility & Living Guide

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Last updated: June 26, 2026

Total Utilities$260/mo

1BR Rent$900/mo

Sales Tax6%

COL Index105 (+5% above national average)

Family Score7/10

Median Home$280,000

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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$130/mo

Appalachian Power

🔥 Gas

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N/A - Electric only

💧 Water

$40/mo

Clear Fork Public Service District

🗑️ Garbage

$30/mo

Waste Management

📶 Internet

$60/mo

Combined Average Overhead$260/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom	$900/mo
2 Bedrooms	$1200/mo
3 Bedrooms	$1800/mo
Median Home Price	$280,000
Property Tax Rate	0.8%
Avg Childcare/mo	$900

The housing market in Clear Fork is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are scarce, but prices are competitive. The area is seeing some new construction, particularly in the single-family home sector.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100

vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$900

Tax Rates

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

$900/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend

+2% (growing)

Political Climate

Red

Business Momentum

Moderate, with key industries in tourism, healthcare, and manufacturing

Top Local Concerns

Economic development, infrastructure, public safety

🚌 Transit for Families

Clear Fork has limited public transportation, but the area is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some sidewalks and bike lanes

🎡 Top Kid Attractions

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New River Gorge National Park
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Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
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Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The area around Clear Fork Road and Route 19 is popular for families, with easy access to schools, parks, and amenities. Other desirable neighborhoods include those near the New River and surrounding countryside.

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Clear Fork has regulations regarding zoning, building permits, and environmental protection

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📊 Clear Fork — Census & Demographic Data

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

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Utility costs in Clear Fork tend to be higher in winter due to heating needs, with average electric bills increasing by 20-30% from December to February. In summer, cooling costs are relatively low, with average electric bills decreasing by 10-20% from June to August.