Nelson County

VA · Pop. 21,647 · Rural County

8Homestead Score

Nelson County is a rural county in VA with a population of approximately 21,647.

$/Acre: $1,589
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 205 days
Broadband: 60%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 12.4/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax0.89%
Combined Sales Tax6.19%
Cost of Living Index96.1
Median Household Income$83,204
Poverty Rate11.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,589
Median Home Price$195K
Acres for Sale2000
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season205 days
Annual Rainfall39.8 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low23°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,520 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado2/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)365 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K314
Property Crime /100K332
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town28 miles
Nearest City64 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyStrong