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