Hopewell County

VA · Pop. 147,009 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Hopewell County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 147,009.

$/Acre: $9,001

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 172.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.9%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index109.3

Median Household Income$65,584

Poverty Rate8.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,001

Median Home Price$540K

Acres for Sale2834

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall46 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,536 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)389 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K247

Property Crime /100K195

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak