Waynesboro County

VA · Pop. 197,103 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Waynesboro County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 197,103.

$/Acre: $8,571

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 154/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax7.03%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$65,253

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,571

Median Home Price$449K

Acres for Sale3012

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,897 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)293 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K148

Property Crime /100K105

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak