Charlotte County

VA · Pop. 144,408 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Charlotte County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 144,408.

$/Acre: $6,507

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 211 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 121.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.13%

Combined Sales Tax6.43%

Cost of Living Index108.8

Median Household Income$56,915

Poverty Rate10.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,507

Median Home Price$355K

Acres for Sale2922

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season211 days

Annual Rainfall39.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,686 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)233 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K325

Property Crime /100K250

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyWeak