Pulaski
Virginia

What stands out

If you had to describe Pulaski County in numbers, start here: the overdose death rate is in the top 3% of American counties (48 per 100,000), natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 10% of American counties (10 of 100), and the restaurant count per person is in the bottom 10% of American counties (0.4 per 1,000). Within Virginia it ranks 5th of 133 counties for the overdose death rate.

Where you are

You live in Pulaski County, Virginia. 33,841 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.1% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +206).

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 $59,740 a year, lower than 52% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $52,746. Unemployment runs 3.1%, lower than 62% of American counties. 5% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,178 a year.

Home

The median home costs $226K, cheaper than 53% of American counties, about 2.4 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $726 a month. Property tax is 0.67% of home value, roughly $1,218 a year on that median home, lower than 69% of American counties. 70% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.0 per 1,000 residents, higher than 57% 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 73.8 years, shorter than 72% of American counties. There are 25 active physicians in the county, about 7.4 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 6.8% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.08 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 62% of American counties. 90% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 35 points. 62% 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 66 and lows near 42, colder than 58% of American counties. About 36 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 10 out of 100, safer than 90% of American counties; the county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 186 Mbps down, slower than 56% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.4 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.