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