Patrick County

VA · Pop. 40,564 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Patrick County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 40,564.

$/Acre: $1,690
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 189 days
Broadband: 80%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 32.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax1.52%
Combined Sales Tax6.82%
Cost of Living Index102.6
Median Household Income$92,698
Poverty Rate19.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,690
Median Home Price$298K
Acres for Sale1287
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season189 days
Annual Rainfall43 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,398 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)395 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K187
Property Crime /100K215
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City38 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%
Ag EconomyModerate