Buckingham County

VA · Pop. 159,469 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Buckingham County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 159,469.

$/Acre: $12,489

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 206/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax5.69%

Cost of Living Index98.3

Median Household Income$66,751

Poverty Rate25.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,489

Median Home Price$701K

Acres for Sale371

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall45 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,654 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)388 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K355

Property Crime /100K386

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak