Prince George County
VA · Pop. 42,873 · Mixed County
Prince George County sits in Virginia across 265 square miles, home to 42,873 people at 161.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. A median home price of $268,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.78% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 223-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.9°F and average winter lows of 29.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Bon Secours Southside Medical Center is 7.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.2% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 223-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.78% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 96.2% 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 8% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Bon Secours Southside Medical Center, is 7.6 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
Prince George County, VA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 53/100
- Median home price
- $268k
- Property tax
- 0.78%
- Growing season
- 223 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.1"
- Broadband
- 96.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Bon Secours Southside Medical Center, 7.6 mi
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Homesteading in Prince George County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Prince George County?
- Prince George County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 223-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.9°F, and average winter lows of 29.2°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $268,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.78%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Bon Secours Southside Medical Center is 7.6 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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