Carroll County

VA · Pop. 187,917 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Carroll County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 187,917.

$/Acre: $13,030

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 279.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.52%

Combined Sales Tax5.82%

Cost of Living Index107.4

Median Household Income$83,653

Poverty Rate20.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,030

Median Home Price$656K

Acres for Sale2735

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,016 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)291 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K229

Property Crime /100K145

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak