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