Winchester County

VA · Pop. 142,954 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Winchester County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 142,954.

$/Acre: $7,107

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 142.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.16%

Combined Sales Tax5.46%

Cost of Living Index105

Median Household Income$72,571

Poverty Rate19.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,107

Median Home Price$502K

Acres for Sale4933

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,228 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)260 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K275

Property Crime /100K258

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak