King and Queen County

VA · Pop. 24,226 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

King and Queen County is a rural county in VA with a population of approximately 24,226.

$/Acre: $1,371

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 18.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax6.4%

Cost of Living Index109.5

Median Household Income$45,669

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,371

Median Home Price$169K

Acres for Sale1689

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall40.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,418 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)182 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K393

Property Crime /100K371

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyStrong