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