Nelson County , Virginia
Population: 14,777 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $68,525 Home $283,000 Rent $950/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 14,777 residents, Nelson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike.
$68,525
Median Income
household
$283,000
Home Value
median
$950/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $68,525 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,251 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| Median Home Value | $283,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 14,777 |
| Median Age | 51.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 33.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
35.2%
Obesity
15.6%
Diabetes
14.4%
Smoking
43.4%
High Blood Pressure
24.4%
No Physical Activity
25.1%
Depression
35.7%
Insufficient Sleep
76.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 34.1 · 34th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
19.69
🌀 Hurricane
67.58
🔥 Wildfire
46.66
❄️ Winter Storm
25.62
🌍 Earthquake
45.36
☀️ Drought
72.52
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