Waynesboro city County , Virginia

Population: 22,574 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $56,364 Home $236,600 Rent $972/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 22,574 residents, Waynesboro city 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 Waynesboro city County in the bottom 10% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$56,364
Median Income
household
$236,600
Home Value
median
$972/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $56,364
Per Capita Income $32,036
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Median Home Value $236,600
Median Gross Rent $972/mo
Owner Occupied 59.6%
Renter Occupied 40.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 22,574
Median Age 38.9 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 26.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.6%
Obesity
11.4%
Diabetes
15.2%
Smoking
33.8%
High Blood Pressure
26.3%
No Physical Activity
24.2%
Depression
36.6%
Insufficient Sleep
78.6%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 10.3  ·  10th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
16.41
🌀 Hurricane
61.37
🔥 Wildfire
2.64
❄️ Winter Storm
25.40
🌍 Earthquake
48.25

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