Sussex County

VA · Pop. 127,203 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Sussex County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 127,203.

$/Acre: $12,671

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 226.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.72%

Combined Sales Tax7.02%

Cost of Living Index109.5

Median Household Income$76,441

Poverty Rate21.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,671

Median Home Price$688K

Acres for Sale63

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall39 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,980 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)312 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K226

Property Crime /100K258

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak