Alleghany County

VA · Pop. 169,651 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Alleghany County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 169,651.

$/Acre: $9,136

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 182.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.23%

Combined Sales Tax6.53%

Cost of Living Index102.7

Median Household Income$49,072

Poverty Rate23.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,136

Median Home Price$570K

Acres for Sale1305

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,339 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K250

Property Crime /100K169

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak