Buena Vista city County , Virginia

Population: 6,612 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $54,458 Home $153,500 Rent $1,067/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 6,612 residents, Buena Vista city 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 Buena Vista city County in the bottom 3% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$54,458
Median Income
household
$153,500
Home Value
median
$1,067/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $54,458
Per Capita Income $33,175
Poverty Rate 22.0%
Median Home Value $153,500
Median Gross Rent $1,067/mo
Owner Occupied 57.2%
Renter Occupied 42.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 6,612
Median Age 36.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 24.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.0%
Obesity
12.9%
Diabetes
17.8%
Smoking
34.5%
High Blood Pressure
27.8%
No Physical Activity
27.5%
Depression
38.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 3.3  ·  3th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
7.44
🌀 Hurricane
53.02
🔥 Wildfire
1.02
❄️ Winter Storm
12.22
🌍 Earthquake
22.33

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