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
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
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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