Floyd County

VA · Pop. 167,422 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Floyd County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 167,422.

$/Acre: $7,513

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 122.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.16%

Combined Sales Tax6.46%

Cost of Living Index102.9

Median Household Income$88,686

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,513

Median Home Price$580K

Acres for Sale2170

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall44.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,798 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)357 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K330

Property Crime /100K377

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak