Cumberland County

VA · Pop. 96,653 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cumberland County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 96,653.

$/Acre: $3,043

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 205 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 58.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.55%

Combined Sales Tax6.85%

Cost of Living Index110.3

Median Household Income$46,352

Poverty Rate8.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,043

Median Home Price$361K

Acres for Sale4878

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season205 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,250 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)228 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K351

Property Crime /100K390

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate