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