King George County
VA · Pop. 27,468 · Mixed County
King George County, Virginia covers 180 square miles with a population of 27,468 and a density of 152.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, wheat. The median home price is $396,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.56%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F and average winter lows of 27°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Stafford Hospital is 16.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.2% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 187-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.56% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 90.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.2% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 6.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A median home price of $396,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- The nearest hospital, Stafford Hospital, is 16.3 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
King George County, VA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 40/100
- Median home price
- $396k
- Property tax
- 0.56%
- Growing season
- 187 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 43.3"
- Broadband
- 90.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Stafford Hospital, 16.3 mi
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Homesteading in King George County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in King George County?
- King George County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F, and average winter lows of 27°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $396,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.56%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Stafford Hospital is 16.3 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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