Danville city
Virginia

What stands out

Three things set Danville city apart from the other 3,142 counties: homeownership is in the bottom 2% of American counties (49%), life expectancy is in the bottom 3% of American counties (69.4 years), and the median household income is in the bottom 8% of American counties ($41,484). Within Virginia it ranks 14th of 133 counties for homeownership, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Danville city, Virginia. 42,507 people live here with you. The population shrank 0.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +212).

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 $41,484 a year, lower than 92% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $49,929. Unemployment runs 4.6%, higher than 84% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.1% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,128 a year.

Home

The median home costs $137K, cheaper than 89% of American counties, about 1.9 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $741 a month. Property tax is 0.71% of home value, roughly $729 a year on that median home, lower than 64% of American counties. 49% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.4 per 1,000 residents, higher than 78% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 29 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 69.4 years, shorter than 97% of American counties. There are 184 active physicians in the county, about 43.3 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 2.0 of 5 stars. 8.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.54 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 92% of American counties. 84% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 27 points. 63% 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 58°F, highs near 70 and lows near 47, warmer than 62% of American counties. About 41 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 60 out of 100, riskier than 60% of American counties; the county has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 244 Mbps down, faster than 71% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.2 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries.