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