Surry County

VA · Pop. 134,307 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Surry County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 134,307.

$/Acre: $5,461

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 84.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.65%

Combined Sales Tax6.95%

Cost of Living Index109.7

Median Household Income$62,273

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,461

Median Home Price$401K

Acres for Sale4225

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,108 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)322 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K371

Property Crime /100K372

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate