Dinwiddie County

VA · Pop. 81,306 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Dinwiddie County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 81,306.

$/Acre: $3,579

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 60.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax6.22%

Cost of Living Index102.9

Median Household Income$90,687

Poverty Rate17.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,579

Median Home Price$289K

Acres for Sale4434

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,249 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)354 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K175

Property Crime /100K175

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate