Surry County , Virginia
Population: 6,552 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $71,458 Home $235,200 Rent $858/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,552 residents, Surry County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Surry County in the bottom 5% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$71,458
Median Income
household
$235,200
Home Value
median
$858/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $71,458 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,105 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| Median Home Value | $235,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $858/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,552 |
| Median Age | 50.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 25.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.5%
Obesity
17.3%
Diabetes
14.4%
Smoking
36.5%
High Blood Pressure
29.2%
No Physical Activity
21.1%
Depression
39.4%
Insufficient Sleep
78.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 4.7 · 5th national percentile
🌊 Flood
42.00
🌪️ Tornado
14.22
🌀 Hurricane
69.59
🔥 Wildfire
16.89
❄️ Winter Storm
18.17
🌍 Earthquake
28.09
☀️ Drought
81.68
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