Newport News city County , Virginia

Population: 184,774 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $66,718 Home $243,300 Rent $1,285/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 184,774 residents, Newport News city 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 Newport News city County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$66,718
Median Income
household
$243,300
Home Value
median
$1,285/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $66,718
Per Capita Income $37,475
Poverty Rate 15.1%
Median Home Value $243,300
Median Gross Rent $1,285/mo
Owner Occupied 48.1%
Renter Occupied 51.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 184,774
Median Age 34.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 29.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

40.8%
Obesity
13.5%
Diabetes
14.1%
Smoking
37.6%
High Blood Pressure
28.3%
No Physical Activity
22.2%
Depression
41.6%
Insufficient Sleep
79.3%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 72.2  ·  72th national percentile

🌊 Flood
60.20
🌪️ Tornado
74.08
🌀 Hurricane
88.32
🔥 Wildfire
34.64
❄️ Winter Storm
85.52
🌍 Earthquake
76.27

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