Nottoway County
VA · Pop. 15,597 · Suburban County
Nottoway County, Virginia covers 314 square miles with a population of 15,597 and a density of 49.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, corn. The median home price is $180,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.42%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 190-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.9°F and average winter lows of 26.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 46 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Centra Southside Community Hospital is 22.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 69.1% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 190-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.42% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $180,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A low unemployment rate of 4% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 69.1% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Centra Southside Community Hospital, is 22.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 18.9% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Nottoway County, VA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 52/100
- Median home price
- $180k
- Property tax
- 0.42%
- Growing season
- 190 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 46"
- Broadband
- 69.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Centra Southside Community Hospital, 22.3 mi
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Homesteading in Nottoway County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Nottoway County?
- Nottoway County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 190-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.9°F, and average winter lows of 26.6°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $180,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.42%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 69.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Centra Southside Community Hospital is 22.3 miles away, without an in-county emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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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