Henry County
VA · Pop. 50,365 · Mixed County
Henry County sits in Virginia across 382 square miles, home to 50,365 people at 131.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, wheat, haylage. The median home price is $120,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.5%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F and average winter lows of 25°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Sovah Health - Martinsville is 8.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 89.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.5% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $120,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A median household income of $48,445 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Sovah Health - Martinsville, is 8.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Henry County, VA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $120k
- Property tax
- 0.5%
- Growing season
- 173 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.1"
- Broadband
- 89.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Sovah Health - Martinsville, 8.3 mi
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Homesteading in Henry County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Henry County?
- Henry County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F, and average winter lows of 25°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $120,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.5%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 89.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Sovah Health - Martinsville is 8.3 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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