Richmond County

VA · Pop. 81,849 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Richmond County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 81,849.

$/Acre: $3,301

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 56.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax6.94%

Cost of Living Index99.9

Median Household Income$84,412

Poverty Rate24.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,301

Median Home Price$324K

Acres for Sale3748

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,259 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)133 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K359

Property Crime /100K407

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate