Hampton County

VA · Pop. 39,741 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Hampton County is a rural county in VA with a population of approximately 39,741.

$/Acre: $1,472
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 212 days
Broadband: 47%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 22.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax0.06%
Combined Sales Tax5.36%
Cost of Living Index104.8
Median Household Income$55,660
Poverty Rate11.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,472
Median Home Price$228K
Acres for Sale2196
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season212 days
Annual Rainfall38.2 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low33°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,459 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado4/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)208 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K382
Property Crime /100K271
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town30 miles
Nearest City49 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyStrong