Virginia · Off-grid & homestead potential

Washington County

69BoltScore / 100
#46 of 133 in Virginia

Washington County is a strong bolthole (69/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (46.6″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure.

How Washington County scores

Hazard Safety53
Freedom71
Food47
Isolation73
Sovereignty81
Water95
Affordability65
$260kTypical home
0.5%Property tax
$5,621Land / acre
46.6"Annual rain
0% of yrsSevere drought
104 miNearest metro
96.3People / sq mi
8.9%Federal land
54.4°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Washington County, Virginia

Is Washington County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Washington County is a strong bolthole (69/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (46.6″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure.

How much does land cost in Washington County, Virginia?

Land in Washington County runs about $5,621 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Washington County?

Washington County gets about 46.6" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 0% of years.

How remote is Washington County?

The nearest major metro is about 104 miles away, and population density is 96.3 people per square mile.

How Washington compares in Virginia

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