Lynchburg County

VA · Pop. 152,372 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lynchburg County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 152,372.

$/Acre: $12,875

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 218.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.95%

Combined Sales Tax7.25%

Cost of Living Index106.7

Median Household Income$50,012

Poverty Rate21.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,875

Median Home Price$731K

Acres for Sale3336

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,916 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)244 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K194

Property Crime /100K187

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak