Bedford County

VA · Pop. 159,945 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Bedford County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 159,945.

$/Acre: $5,101

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 92/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax6.4%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$50,511

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,101

Median Home Price$304K

Acres for Sale609

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,972 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)397 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K309

Property Crime /100K385

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyModerate