Danville County

VA · Pop. 172,787 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Danville County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 172,787.

$/Acre: $13,033

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 408.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax5.67%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$73,163

Poverty Rate19.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,033

Median Home Price$746K

Acres for Sale1185

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,641 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)190 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K237

Property Crime /100K300

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak