Essex County

VA · Pop. 98,661 · Mixed County

8Homestead Score

Essex County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 98,661.

$/Acre: $5,135

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 206 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 106.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.21%

Combined Sales Tax5.51%

Cost of Living Index109

Median Household Income$80,526

Poverty Rate23.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,135

Median Home Price$412K

Acres for Sale3576

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season206 days

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,061 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)267 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K151

Property Crime /100K166

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak