Warren County
VA · Pop. 41,104 · Mixed County
Warren County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Virginia, spanning 215 square miles with 41,104 residents at a density of 191.2 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, wheat. The median home price is $316,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.59%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 190-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F and average winter lows of 25°F. Annual rainfall averages 40.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital is 1.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 190-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.59% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 1.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 11.3% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Warren County, VA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $316k
- Property tax
- 0.59%
- Growing season
- 190 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 40.9"
- Broadband
- 88.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital, 1.6 mi
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Homesteading in Warren County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Warren County?
- Warren County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 190-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F, and average winter lows of 25°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $316,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.59%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital is 1.6 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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