Petersburg County

VA · Pop. 52,741 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Petersburg County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 52,741.

$/Acre: $1,912
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 178 days
Broadband: 84%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 35.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax0.02%
Combined Sales Tax5.32%
Cost of Living Index98
Median Household Income$42,413
Poverty Rate16.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,912
Median Home Price$319K
Acres for Sale1863
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season178 days
Annual Rainfall41.4 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,024 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)142 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K193
Property Crime /100K165
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City32 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%
Ag EconomyModerate