Buena Vista County

VA · Pop. 82,753 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Buena Vista County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 82,753.

$/Acre: $7,432

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 136.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.88%

Combined Sales Tax7.18%

Cost of Living Index108.5

Median Household Income$89,286

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,432

Median Home Price$511K

Acres for Sale3401

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall47.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,372 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)357 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K191

Property Crime /100K127

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak