Bristol County

VA · Pop. 130,436 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Bristol County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 130,436.

$/Acre: $11,869

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 423.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax5.81%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$70,964

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,869

Median Home Price$620K

Acres for Sale1579

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,292 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)227 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K334

Property Crime /100K407

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak