Covington County

VA · Pop. 124,537 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Covington County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 124,537.

$/Acre: $5,934

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 90.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax6.76%

Cost of Living Index102.4

Median Household Income$68,775

Poverty Rate23.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,934

Median Home Price$359K

Acres for Sale1457

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall42.7 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,335 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)114 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K186

Property Crime /100K117

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate