Emporia County

VA · Pop. 141,840 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Emporia County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 141,840.

$/Acre: $10,055

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 155.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax5.32%

Cost of Living Index108.7

Median Household Income$51,716

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,055

Median Home Price$657K

Acres for Sale4392

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,429 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)367 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K212

Property Crime /100K191

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak