Rockingham County

VA · Pop. 174,985 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Rockingham County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 174,985.

$/Acre: $7,233

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 112.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.24%

Combined Sales Tax6.54%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$86,314

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,233

Median Home Price$561K

Acres for Sale3995

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,297 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)351 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K253

Property Crime /100K256

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak