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