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