Smyth County

VA · Pop. 101,892 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Smyth County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 101,892.

$/Acre: $3,867

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 67.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.39%

Combined Sales Tax6.69%

Cost of Living Index105.6

Median Household Income$62,977

Poverty Rate19.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,867

Median Home Price$276K

Acres for Sale2931

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall47 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,828 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)157 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K385

Property Crime /100K528

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate