Rockbridge County

VA · Pop. 97,716 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Rockbridge County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 97,716.

$/Acre: $2,757

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 54.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax5.33%

Cost of Living Index109.7

Median Household Income$79,244

Poverty Rate9.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,757

Median Home Price$254K

Acres for Sale1062

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,028 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)151 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K398

Property Crime /100K308

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate