Carroll
Virginia

What stands out

Against every county in America, Carroll County is unusual in three ways: natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 8% of American counties (8 of 100), the typical two-bedroom rent is in the bottom 9% of American counties ($601 a month), and the share working from home is in the bottom 12% of American counties (3%). Within Virginia it ranks 18th of 133 counties for natural-hazard risk, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Carroll County, Virginia. 29,126 people live here with you. The population grew 0.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +344).

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 $49,113 a year, lower than 81% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $40,868. Unemployment runs 3.5%, higher than 55% of American counties. 3% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,566 a year.

Home

The median home costs $191K, cheaper than 66% of American counties, about 2.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $601 a month. Property tax is 0.63% of home value, roughly $882 a year on that median home, lower than 73% of American counties. 78% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.2 per 1,000 residents, higher than 68% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 26 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 75.7 years, shorter than 52% of American counties. There are 35 active physicians in the county, about 12.0 per 10,000 people. 10.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.26 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 82% of American counties. 83% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 54 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 65% 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 54°F, highs near 64 and lows near 43, colder than 59% of American counties. About 41 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 8 out of 100, safer than 92% of American counties; the county has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 99 Mbps down, slower than 87% of American counties. There are 4 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.