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