Amherst County

VA · Pop. 141,975 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Amherst County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 141,975.

$/Acre: $10,713

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 213.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.69%

Combined Sales Tax5.99%

Cost of Living Index108

Median Household Income$91,173

Poverty Rate21.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,713

Median Home Price$593K

Acres for Sale879

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,976 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)335 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K170

Property Crime /100K148

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak