Wythe County

VA · Pop. 161,032 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wythe County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 161,032.

$/Acre: $5,895

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 99.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.07%

Combined Sales Tax5.37%

Cost of Living Index100.9

Median Household Income$68,041

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,895

Median Home Price$502K

Acres for Sale2866

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall42 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,507 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)226 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K283

Property Crime /100K219

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate