Madison County
VA · Pop. 13,931 · Suburban County
Madison County sits in Virginia across 321 square miles, home to 13,931 people at 43.4 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, corn. The median home price is $331,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.59%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 73.2°F and average winter lows of 22.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 54.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Novant Health Uva Health System Culpeper Medical Center is 14.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 84% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.59% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Novant Health Uva Health System Culpeper Medical Center, is 14.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Madison County, VA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $331k
- Property tax
- 0.59%
- Growing season
- 177 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 54.2"
- Broadband
- 84%
- Nearest hospital
- Novant Health Uva Health System Culpeper Medical Center, 14.6 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Madison County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Madison County?
- Madison County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 73.2°F, and average winter lows of 22.1°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $331,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.59%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 84% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Novant Health Uva Health System Culpeper Medical Center is 14.6 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Data sources
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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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