Franklin County

VA · Pop. 46,218 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Franklin County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 46,218.

$/Acre: $2,224

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 36.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax6.08%

Cost of Living Index105.4

Median Household Income$93,162

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,224

Median Home Price$334K

Acres for Sale187

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,407 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)143 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K213

Property Crime /100K135

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate