Pulaski County
VA · Pop. 33,771 · Mixed County
Pulaski County sits in Virginia across 320 square miles, home to 33,771 people at 105.5 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $183,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.64%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 164-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.2°F and average winter lows of 24.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 36.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is 2.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 84.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.64% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $183,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski, with an emergency room, is just 2.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
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.
- A 164-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Pulaski County, VA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 65/100
- Median home price
- $183k
- Property tax
- 0.64%
- Growing season
- 164 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 36.9"
- Broadband
- 84.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski, 2.4 mi
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Homesteading in Pulaski County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pulaski County?
- Pulaski County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 164-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.2°F, and average winter lows of 24.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $183,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.64%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 84.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is 2.4 miles away and includes an 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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