Pittsylvania County

VA · Pop. 117,672 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Pittsylvania County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 117,672.

$/Acre: $5,309

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 118.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.55%

Combined Sales Tax5.85%

Cost of Living Index109.7

Median Household Income$79,085

Poverty Rate14.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,309

Median Home Price$445K

Acres for Sale4550

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,868 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)147 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K325

Property Crime /100K364

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak