Wythe County , Virginia
Population: 28,219 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,359 Home $172,100 Rent $718/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 28,219 residents, Wythe County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike.
$55,359
Median Income
household
$172,100
Home Value
median
$718/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,359 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,564 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| Median Home Value | $172,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $718/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 28,219 |
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.8%
Obesity
11.0%
Diabetes
17.0%
Smoking
33.4%
High Blood Pressure
28.2%
No Physical Activity
25.1%
Depression
34.5%
Insufficient Sleep
75.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 48.7 · 49th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
14.76
🌀 Hurricane
58.57
🔥 Wildfire
21.31
❄️ Winter Storm
34.75
🌍 Earthquake
61.01
☀️ Drought
66.32
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