Galax city County , Virginia
Population: 6,698 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $41,438 Home $126,800 Rent $692/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,698 residents, Galax 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 Galax city County in the bottom 7% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$41,438
Median Income
household
$126,800
Home Value
median
$692/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $41,438 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,429 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% |
| Median Home Value | $126,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $692/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,698 |
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.4%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
19.2%
Smoking
36.6%
High Blood Pressure
31.8%
No Physical Activity
26.5%
Depression
38.1%
Insufficient Sleep
76.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 6.8 · 7th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
13.74
🌀 Hurricane
46.18
🔥 Wildfire
23.70
❄️ Winter Storm
13.34
🌍 Earthquake
34.48
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