Alleghany County , Virginia

Population: 14,962 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $55,160 Home $122,300 Rent $774/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 14,962 residents, Alleghany County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike.

$55,160
Median Income
household
$122,300
Home Value
median
$774/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $55,160
Per Capita Income $30,925
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Median Home Value $122,300
Median Gross Rent $774/mo
Owner Occupied 80.6%
Renter Occupied 19.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 14,962
Median Age 48.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 15.6%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.1%
Obesity
11.0%
Diabetes
17.5%
Smoking
33.8%
High Blood Pressure
25.7%
No Physical Activity
26.7%
Depression
36.5%
Insufficient Sleep
76.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 38.1  ·  38th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
9.38
🌀 Hurricane
54.90
🔥 Wildfire
18.07
❄️ Winter Storm
35.01
🌍 Earthquake
34.22
☀️ Drought
26.59

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