Norton County

VA · Pop. 194,296 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Norton County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 194,296.

$/Acre: $6,162
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 196 days
Broadband: 35%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 128.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax0.99%
Combined Sales Tax6.29%
Cost of Living Index98.7
Median Household Income$88,315
Poverty Rate21%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,162
Median Home Price$378K
Acres for Sale4889
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season196 days
Annual Rainfall45.5 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,673 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado2/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)378 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K211
Property Crime /100K143
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City50 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%
Ag EconomyWeak