Smyth County , Virginia

Population: 29,585 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $46,859 Home $125,800 Rent $692/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 29,585 residents, Smyth County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike.

$46,859
Median Income
household
$125,800
Home Value
median
$692/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $46,859
Per Capita Income $29,369
Poverty Rate 16.5%
Median Home Value $125,800
Median Gross Rent $692/mo
Owner Occupied 70.9%
Renter Occupied 29.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 29,585
Median Age 46.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 18.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.1%
Obesity
15.4%
Diabetes
18.8%
Smoking
34.0%
High Blood Pressure
28.4%
No Physical Activity
27.7%
Depression
39.6%
Insufficient Sleep
75.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 57.8  ·  58th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
21.09
🌀 Hurricane
57.99
🔥 Wildfire
31.27
❄️ Winter Storm
43.48
🌍 Earthquake
61.51
☀️ Drought
61.23

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