Greene County

VA · Pop. 12,277 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Greene County is a rural county in VA with a population of approximately 12,277.

$/Acre: $1,600

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 7.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.02%

Combined Sales Tax6.32%

Cost of Living Index101.8

Median Household Income$56,221

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,600

Median Home Price$233K

Acres for Sale1368

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,289 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)222 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K530

Property Crime /100K583

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyStrong