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
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
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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