Halifax County , Virginia
Population: 33,811 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,244 Home $148,900 Rent $769/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 33,811 residents, Halifax 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 Halifax County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$49,244
Median Income
household
$148,900
Home Value
median
$769/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,244 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,115 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| Median Home Value | $148,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $769/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 33,811 |
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.2%
Obesity
19.3%
Diabetes
19.5%
Smoking
38.7%
High Blood Pressure
30.9%
No Physical Activity
24.4%
Depression
37.7%
Insufficient Sleep
81.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 47.0 · 47th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
34.26
🌀 Hurricane
78.56
🔥 Wildfire
25.54
❄️ Winter Storm
64.23
🌍 Earthquake
63.26
☀️ Drought
92.11
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