Scott County

VA · Pop. 140,220 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Scott County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 140,220.

$/Acre: $3,975

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 215 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 87.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax7.15%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$87,979

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,975

Median Home Price$438K

Acres for Sale4107

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season215 days

Annual Rainfall44 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,099 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)333 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K399

Property Crime /100K522

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate