Staunton County

VA · Pop. 141,155 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Staunton County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 141,155.

$/Acre: $5,560

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 108.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.15%

Combined Sales Tax5.45%

Cost of Living Index100.9

Median Household Income$93,790

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,560

Median Home Price$329K

Acres for Sale4157

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,191 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)344 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K185

Property Crime /100K197

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak