Westmoreland County
VA · Pop. 18,683 · Suburban County
Westmoreland County is a suburban county in Virginia, spanning 229 square miles with 18,683 residents at a density of 81.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $244,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.62%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 207-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.4°F and average winter lows of 31°F. Annual rainfall averages 44 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital is 14.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.2% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 207-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 90.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital, is 14.9 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
Westmoreland County, VA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 58/100
- Median home price
- $244k
- Property tax
- 0.62%
- Growing season
- 207 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44"
- Broadband
- 90.2%
- Nearest hospital
- VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital, 14.9 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Westmoreland County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Westmoreland County?
- Westmoreland County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 207-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.4°F, and average winter lows of 31°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $244,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital is 14.9 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
Explore Virginia Resources
Partner links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
LandWatch
Browse rural land, farms, and ranches for sale across every state.
Lands of America
The largest listing site for rural property — farms, ranches, hunting land, and timberland.
AcreTrader
Invest in farmland online — vetted properties with passive income potential.
More counties in Virginia
All Virginia countiesNearby counties
The closest counties to Westmoreland County by distance, including across state lines.
Data sources
Verified
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.
Your brand here — Reach our audience of professional directory owners and boost your sales.