Bath County

VA · Pop. 173,459 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bath County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 173,459.

$/Acre: $15,774

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 276.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax6.62%

Cost of Living Index107.7

Median Household Income$84,278

Poverty Rate19.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,774

Median Home Price$761K

Acres for Sale1786

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,620 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)162 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K226

Property Crime /100K235

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak