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