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
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
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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