Louisa County

VA · Pop. 12,797 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Louisa County is a rural county in VA with a population of approximately 12,797.

$/Acre: $1,545

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 14.7/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax6.34%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$71,364

Poverty Rate9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,545

Median Home Price$242K

Acres for Sale286

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall42 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,466 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)338 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K475

Property Crime /100K486

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyStrong