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Accomack County

VA · Pop. 33,326 · Suburban County

59/100Homestead Score

Accomack County is a suburban county in Virginia, spanning 449 square miles with 33,326 residents at a density of 74.2 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $193,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.5%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 220-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.4°F and average winter lows of 32.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 45 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital is 20.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 87.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.5%
Growing Season: 220 days
Broadband: 87.6%
Density: 74.2/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 220-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.5% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $193,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • The nearest hospital, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, is 20.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
  • Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.5%
Median Household Income$57,500
Poverty Rate14.9%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$193K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season220 days
Annual Rainfall45 inches
Avg Summer High85.4°F
Avg Winter Low32.4°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Corn, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado2/10
Flood6/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalRiverside Shore Memorial Hospital (20.9 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities0

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87.6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Accomack County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Accomack County?
Accomack County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 220-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.4°F, and average winter lows of 32.4°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $193,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.5%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 87.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital is 20.9 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.