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
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
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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