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