Virginia · Off-grid & homestead potential

York County

48BoltScore / 100
#127 of 133 in Virginia

York County is a marginal bolthole (48/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (48.6″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure. The trade-offs: little isolation — a major metro is just 11 mi away and pricey real estate (typical home $467k).

How York County scores

Hazard Safety55
Freedom62
Food62
Isolation0
Sovereignty71
Water78
Affordability10
$467kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$16,424Land / acre
48.6"Annual rain
0.5% of yrsSevere drought
11 miNearest metro
677.6People / sq mi
24.7%Federal land
59.8°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in York County, Virginia

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

York County is a marginal bolthole (48/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (48.6″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure. Watch-outs: little isolation — a major metro is just 11 mi away and pricey real estate (typical home $467k).

How much does land cost in York County, Virginia?

Land in York County runs about $16,424 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in York County?

York County gets about 48.6" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 0.5% of years.

How remote is York County?

The nearest major metro is about 11 miles away, and population density is 677.6 people per square mile.

How York compares in Virginia

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