Scott
Virginia

What stands out

If you had to describe Scott County in numbers, start here: the overdose death rate is among the lowest in America (-999 per 100,000), the restaurant count per person is in the bottom 3% of American counties (0.3 per 1,000), and the typical two-bedroom rent is in the bottom 5% of American counties ($548 a month). Within Virginia it ranks 3rd of 133 counties for the overdose death rate, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Scott County, Virginia. 21,536 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +155).

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 $44,535 a year, lower than 89% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $44,964. Unemployment runs 3.2%, lower than 58% of American counties. 5% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 29 minutes each way.

Virginia takes 5.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,303 a year.

Home

The median home costs $173K, cheaper than 75% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $548 a month. Property tax is 0.67% of home value, roughly $823 a year on that median home, lower than 69% of American counties. 79% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.5 per 1,000 residents, higher than 80% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 73.9 years, shorter than 71% of American counties. There are 9 active physicians in the county, about 4.2 per 10,000 people. 9.1% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.34 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 88% of American counties. 83% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 55 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 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 56°F, highs near 67 and lows near 45, warmer than 52% of American counties. About 51 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 20 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 182 Mbps down, slower than 58% of American counties. For a night or a weekend out: 0.3 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.