Culpeper County

VA · Pop. 160,775 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Culpeper County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 160,775.

$/Acre: $8,799

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 215 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 148.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.36%

Combined Sales Tax5.66%

Cost of Living Index105.3

Median Household Income$35,988

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,799

Median Home Price$587K

Acres for Sale3226

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season215 days

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,463 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)343 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K314

Property Crime /100K226

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak