Rappahannock County

VA · Pop. 160,265 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Rappahannock County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 160,265.

$/Acre: $16,389

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 210 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 277.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.55%

Combined Sales Tax5.85%

Cost of Living Index104.9

Median Household Income$89,201

Poverty Rate10.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,389

Median Home Price$857K

Acres for Sale956

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season210 days

Annual Rainfall46.2 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,466 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K318

Property Crime /100K365

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate8%

Ag EconomyWeak