Powhatan County

VA · Pop. 110,864 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Powhatan County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 110,864.

$/Acre: $3,129

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 69/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.09%

Combined Sales Tax5.39%

Cost of Living Index106.2

Median Household Income$87,087

Poverty Rate19.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,129

Median Home Price$287K

Acres for Sale1362

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,834 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K303

Property Crime /100K212

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate