Wise County

VA · Pop. 43,646 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wise County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 43,646.

$/Acre: $4,569

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 84.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax6.74%

Cost of Living Index104.9

Median Household Income$45,789

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,569

Median Home Price$462K

Acres for Sale4355

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,579 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)209 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K350

Property Crime /100K483

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate