Amelia County , Virginia

Population: 13,342 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $66,339 Home $239,700 Rent $972/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 13,342 residents, Amelia County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Amelia County in the bottom 12% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$66,339
Median Income
household
$239,700
Home Value
median
$972/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $66,339
Per Capita Income $33,626
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Median Home Value $239,700
Median Gross Rent $972/mo
Owner Occupied 81.2%
Renter Occupied 18.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 13,342
Median Age 44.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 16.8%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.3%
Obesity
16.6%
Diabetes
17.7%
Smoking
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
28.2%
No Physical Activity
23.4%
Depression
37.8%
Insufficient Sleep
76.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 12.0  ·  12th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
19.85
🌀 Hurricane
67.75
🔥 Wildfire
6.30
❄️ Winter Storm
18.87
🌍 Earthquake
49.49
☀️ Drought
94.47

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