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