Halifax County

VA · Pop. 72,412 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Halifax County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 72,412.

$/Acre: $8,293
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 194 days
Broadband: 44%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 126.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax1.07%
Combined Sales Tax6.37%
Cost of Living Index110.2
Median Household Income$48,893
Poverty Rate11.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,293
Median Home Price$417K
Acres for Sale4490
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season194 days
Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low34°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,579 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado2/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)261 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K274
Property Crime /100K376
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City60 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%
Ag EconomyWeak