Westmoreland County

VA · Pop. 138,844 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Westmoreland County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 138,844.

$/Acre: $4,141

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 81.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.59%

Combined Sales Tax6.89%

Cost of Living Index101.8

Median Household Income$79,657

Poverty Rate16.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,141

Median Home Price$251K

Acres for Sale2020

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall41 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,363 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)165 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K371

Property Crime /100K311

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate