Giles
Virginia

What stands out

What stands out about Giles County: the overdose death rate is among the lowest in America (-999 per 100,000), the share working from home is in the bottom 3% of American counties (2%), and natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 7% of American counties (7 of 100). Within Virginia it ranks 3rd of 133 counties for the overdose death rate, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Giles County, Virginia. 16,711 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.1% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +167).

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 $61,987 a year, higher than 54% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $64,150. Unemployment runs 3.1%, lower than 60% of American counties. 2% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,307 a year.

Home

The median home costs $207K, cheaper than 60% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $771 a month. Property tax is 0.66% of home value, roughly $936 a year on that median home, lower than 70% of American counties. 78% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.1 per 1,000 residents, higher than 62% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 72.8 years, shorter than 82% of American counties. There are 15 active physicians in the county, about 9.0 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 8.1% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.09 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 63% of American counties. 90% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 43 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 70% 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 42, colder than 62% of American counties. About 38 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 7 out of 100, safer than 93% of American counties; the county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 223 Mbps down, faster than 60% of American counties. There are 0 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.