Appomattox County

VA · Pop. 73,930 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Appomattox County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 73,930.

$/Acre: $2,610

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 52.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.18%

Combined Sales Tax6.48%

Cost of Living Index105.6

Median Household Income$71,631

Poverty Rate12.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,610

Median Home Price$346K

Acres for Sale2727

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall43.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,802 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)380 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K257

Property Crime /100K307

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate