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