Appomattox County , Virginia

Population: 16,424 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $62,337 Home $189,200 Rent $883/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 16,424 residents, Appomattox 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 Appomattox County in the bottom 5% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$62,337
Median Income
household
$189,200
Home Value
median
$883/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $62,337
Per Capita Income $33,468
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Median Home Value $189,200
Median Gross Rent $883/mo
Owner Occupied 77.6%
Renter Occupied 22.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 16,424
Median Age 43.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.5%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.9%
Obesity
11.7%
Diabetes
15.8%
Smoking
35.2%
High Blood Pressure
26.4%
No Physical Activity
23.5%
Depression
37.3%
Insufficient Sleep
80.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 5.1  ·  5th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
15.08
🌀 Hurricane
60.99
🔥 Wildfire
21.34
❄️ Winter Storm
8.56
🌍 Earthquake
41.16
☀️ Drought
44.72

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