Galax County

VA · Pop. 35,682 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Galax County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 35,682.

$/Acre: $4,552

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 80.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax6.68%

Cost of Living Index104.6

Median Household Income$35,962

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,552

Median Home Price$356K

Acres for Sale2036

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall47.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,583 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)160 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K204

Property Crime /100K237

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate