Bland County

VA · Pop. 189,233 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Bland County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 189,233.

$/Acre: $10,417

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 195.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax5.67%

Cost of Living Index97.2

Median Household Income$43,018

Poverty Rate22.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,417

Median Home Price$660K

Acres for Sale3801

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall38.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,391 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)355 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K295

Property Crime /100K217

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak