Clarke County

VA · Pop. 88,724 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Clarke County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 88,724.

$/Acre: $6,958

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 113.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.22%

Combined Sales Tax6.52%

Cost of Living Index97.3

Median Household Income$75,281

Poverty Rate15.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,958

Median Home Price$459K

Acres for Sale2618

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,890 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)192 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K304

Property Crime /100K419

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyWeak