Southampton
Virginia

What stands out

Southampton County sits close to the middle of the country on most of what we measure: income, home prices, crime, schools, weather. The sections below place each figure against every other American county.

Where you are

You live in Southampton County, Virginia. 18,003 people live here with you. The population grew 0.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +227).

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 $67,813 a year, higher than 69% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $48,968. Unemployment runs 2.8%, lower than 72% of American counties. 5% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,642 a year.

Home

The median home costs $273K, pricier than 63% of American counties, about 2.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $823 a month. Property tax is 0.68% of home value, roughly $1,358 a year on that median home, lower than 68% of American counties. 77% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.7 per 1,000 residents, lower than 60% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 16 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.2 years, longer than 54% of American counties. There are 5 active physicians in the county, about 2.8 per 10,000 people. 7.6% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.19 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 76% of American counties. 87% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 19 points. 68% 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 60°F, highs near 71 and lows near 49, warmer than 67% of American counties. About 50 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 50 out of 100, riskier than 51% of American counties; the county has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 245 Mbps down, faster than 72% of American counties.