Henry County , Virginia

Population: 50,365 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $48,445 Home $120,300 Rent $705/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Henry County's headline indicators land 35% below the national median on income ($48,445), with housing 61% below the US figure ($120,000 typical) — a profile closer to the broad US middle than to either tail of the distribution. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Henry County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$48,445
Median Income
household
$120,300
Home Value
median
$705/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $48,445
Per Capita Income $28,644
Poverty Rate 14.8%
Median Home Value $120,300
Median Gross Rent $705/mo
Owner Occupied 76.1%
Renter Occupied 23.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 50,365
Median Age 47.9 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 15.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

42.2%
Obesity
13.4%
Diabetes
17.8%
Smoking
37.5%
High Blood Pressure
33.1%
No Physical Activity
23.7%
Depression
38.9%
Insufficient Sleep
81.6%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 63.6  ·  64th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
43.67
🌀 Hurricane
74.05
🔥 Wildfire
22.26
❄️ Winter Storm
53.69
🌍 Earthquake
67.94
☀️ Drought
67.59

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