Giles County

VA · Pop. 78,097 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Giles County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 78,097.

$/Acre: $2,146

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 44.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.11%

Combined Sales Tax5.41%

Cost of Living Index109.2

Median Household Income$69,265

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,146

Median Home Price$193K

Acres for Sale1767

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,998 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)306 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K399

Property Crime /100K319

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate