Tucker County
Tucker County, West Virginia: solar permitting grade F (score 76/100, Very High Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | F · Very High Risk · Score 76/100 |
| Population | 6,839 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Tucker County is very high risk for utility-scale solar permitting. Significant regulatory barriers are on record, and approval is not likely without substantial process investment. West Virginia's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Tucker County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Parsons city
- Thomas city
- Davis town
- Hambleton town
- Hendricks town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Grant County · ≈20 miC47—
- Barbour County · ≈24 miD60—
- Preston County · ≈25 miD59—
- Randolph County · ≈28 miD59—
- Taylor County · ≈30 miD62—
- Pendleton County · ≈32 miD62—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Tucker County ranks #55 of 55 ranked West Virginia counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in West Virginia: Berkeley County (B · 39), Mineral County (C · 43), Kanawha County (C · 44). See all West Virginia county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.