Lancaster
Virginia

What stands out

If you had to describe Lancaster County in numbers, start here: the overdose death rate is in the bottom 4% of American counties (0 per 100,000), the restaurant count per person is in the top 4% of American counties (1.8 per 1,000), and the property tax rate is in the bottom 9% of American counties (0.47%). Within Virginia it ranks 15th of 133 counties for the overdose death rate, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Lancaster County, Virginia. 10,866 people live here with you. The population grew 0.5% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +205).

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 $62,674 a year, higher than 57% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $51,518. Unemployment runs 3.6%, higher than 57% of American counties. 14% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,346 a year.

Home

The median home costs $398K, pricier than 86% of American counties, about 3.4 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $871 a month. Property tax is 0.47% of home value, roughly $1,372 a year on that median home, lower than 91% of American counties. 82% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.6 per 1,000 residents, lower than 66% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 75.1 years, shorter than 58% of American counties. There are 18 active physicians in the county, about 16.6 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 10.3% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.63 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 87% of American counties. 86% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 7 points. 81% 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 67 and lows near 49, warmer than 60% of American counties. About 49 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 66 out of 100, riskier than 66% of American counties; the county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 119 Mbps down, slower than 82% of American counties. There are 0 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.