Colonial Heights County

VA · Pop. 197,609 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Colonial Heights County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 197,609.

$/Acre: $13,981

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 356.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax5.32%

Cost of Living Index102.2

Median Household Income$43,788

Poverty Rate21.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,981

Median Home Price$723K

Acres for Sale1864

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,470 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)182 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K223

Property Crime /100K196

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak