Hopewell city
Virginia

What stands out

Against every county in America, Hopewell city is unusual in three ways: life expectancy is in the bottom 2% of American counties (68.5 years), the overdose death rate is in the top 3% of American counties (48 per 100,000), and homeownership is in the bottom 3% of American counties (54%). Within Virginia it ranks 6th of 133 counties for life expectancy, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Hopewell city, Virginia. 23,046 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +54).

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 $50,661 a year, lower than 78% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $66,996. Unemployment runs 4.4%, higher than 80% of American counties. 7% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,656 a year.

Home

The median home costs $220K, cheaper than 56% of American counties, about 2.6 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $956 a month. Property tax is 0.92% of home value, roughly $1,401 a year on that median home, higher than 55% of American counties. 54% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.7 per 1,000 residents, higher than 89% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 48 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 68.5 years, shorter than 98% of American counties. There are 11 active physicians in the county, about 4.8 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 9.3% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.83 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 70% of American counties. 87% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 20 points. 59% 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 59°F, highs near 69 and lows near 49, warmer than 63% of American counties. About 54 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 39 out of 100, safer than 61% of American counties; the county has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 296 Mbps down, faster than 94% of American counties. There are 0 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.