Scott County , Virginia
Population: 21,504 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $45,136 Home $122,300 Rent $665/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 21,504 residents, Scott County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike.
$45,136
Median Income
household
$122,300
Home Value
median
$665/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $45,136 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,009 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| Median Home Value | $122,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $665/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 21,504 |
| Median Age | 47.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.3%
Obesity
16.4%
Diabetes
19.4%
Smoking
43.6%
High Blood Pressure
31.4%
No Physical Activity
28.9%
Depression
38.3%
Insufficient Sleep
80.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 42.0 · 42th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
19.94
🌀 Hurricane
37.84
🔥 Wildfire
52.32
❄️ Winter Storm
48.70
🌍 Earthquake
64.47
☀️ Drought
46.28
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