Bath
Virginia

What stands out

Against every county in America, Bath County is unusual in three ways: the overdose death rate is in the bottom 4% of American counties (0 per 100,000), natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 4% of American counties (4 of 100), and the property tax rate is in the bottom 6% of American counties (0.41%). Within Virginia it ranks 15th of 133 counties for the overdose death rate, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Bath County, Virginia. 4,177 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population held steady at 0.3% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +22).

Virginia has a graduated income tax with a 5.75% top rate that begins at just $17,000 of income, so most residents pay near the top rate. It does not tax Social Security and allows an age deduction of up to $12,000 for residents 65 and over. Northern Virginia's federal and defense economy produces incomes closer to the Washington suburbs of Maryland than to the rest of the state. Localities levy annual property tax on vehicles.

Money

The typical household here brings in $55,699 a year, lower than 65% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $56,442. Unemployment runs 2.5%, lower than 84% of American counties. 4% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,945 a year.

Home

The median home costs $228K, cheaper than 52% of American counties, about 2.5 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $600 a month. Property tax is 0.41% of home value, roughly $754 a year on that median home, lower than 94% of American counties. 71% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.5 per 1,000 residents, higher than 84% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 75.7 years, shorter than 51% of American counties. There is 1 active physician in the county, about 2.4 per 10,000 people. 6.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.87 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 66% of American counties. 86% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 47 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 71% of eligible voters turned out. Under Virginia law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 53°F, highs near 64 and lows near 41, colder than 63% of American counties. About 44 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 4 out of 100, safer than 96% of American counties; the county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 155 Mbps down, slower than 69% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.