Bland
Virginia

What stands out

If you had to describe Bland County in numbers, start here: the overdose death rate is among the lowest in America (-999 per 100,000), natural-hazard risk is among the safest in America (1 of 100), and homeownership is in the top 3% of American counties (85%). Within Virginia it ranks 3rd of 133 counties for the overdose death rate, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Bland County, Virginia. 6,241 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population grew 0.7% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +113).

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 $59,901 a year, lower than 52% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $58,824. Unemployment runs 2.9%, lower than 69% of American counties. 3% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,187 a year.

Home

The median home costs $195K, cheaper than 65% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $627 a month. Property tax is 0.70% of home value, roughly $931 a year on that median home, lower than 65% of American counties. 85% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.9 per 1,000 residents, higher than 50% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 75.7 years, shorter than 51% of American counties. There are 2 active physicians in the county, about 3.2 per 10,000 people. 6.4% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.18 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 74% of American counties. 92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 59 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 66% 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 52°F, highs near 63 and lows near 40, colder than 68% of American counties. About 39 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 1 out of 100, safer than almost every county in America; the county has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 98 Mbps down, slower than 88% of American counties.