Buckingham County , Virginia
Population: 16,914 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,199 Home $167,800 Rent $874/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,914 residents, Buckingham County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Buckingham County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$59,199
Median Income
household
$167,800
Home Value
median
$874/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,199 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,353 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
| Median Home Value | $167,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $874/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,914 |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.1%
Obesity
16.6%
Diabetes
18.5%
Smoking
43.6%
High Blood Pressure
29.2%
No Physical Activity
23.7%
Depression
40.6%
Insufficient Sleep
79.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 19.0 · 19th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
22.61
🌀 Hurricane
75.47
🔥 Wildfire
20.74
❄️ Winter Storm
11.49
🌍 Earthquake
62.95
☀️ Drought
82.06
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