Prince Edward County

VA · Pop. 12,637 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Prince Edward County is a rural county in VA with a population of approximately 12,637.

$/Acre: $1,893
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 193 days
Broadband: 53%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 14.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax1.86%
Combined Sales Tax7.16%
Cost of Living Index110.7
Median Household Income$82,913
Poverty Rate18.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,893
Median Home Price$339K
Acres for Sale2162
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season193 days
Annual Rainfall47.1 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,294 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)260 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K338
Property Crime /100K406
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%
Ag EconomyStrong