Sussex County , Virginia

Population: 10,793 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $62,821 Home $178,500 Rent $952/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 10,793 residents, Sussex 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 Sussex County at 46%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$62,821
Median Income
household
$178,500
Home Value
median
$952/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $62,821
Per Capita Income $30,457
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Median Home Value $178,500
Median Gross Rent $952/mo
Owner Occupied 69.3%
Renter Occupied 30.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 10,793
Median Age 41 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 15.8%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

45.7%
Obesity
14.4%
Diabetes
17.1%
Smoking
43.5%
High Blood Pressure
30.9%
No Physical Activity
20.2%
Depression
44.3%
Insufficient Sleep
78.6%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 13.2  ·  13th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
20.83
🌀 Hurricane
73.26
🔥 Wildfire
19.91
❄️ Winter Storm
34.28
🌍 Earthquake
43.54
☀️ Drought
88.52

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