Sussex
Virginia

What stands out

Against every county in America, Sussex County is unusual in three ways: rainfall is in the top 9% of American counties (54 inches a year), high-school completion is in the bottom 11% of American counties (81%), and life expectancy is in the bottom 15% of American counties (72.4 years). Within Virginia it ranks 6th of 132 counties for rainfall.

Where you are

You live in Sussex County, Virginia. 10,866 people live here with you. The population grew 1.1% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +212).

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 $59,195 a year, lower than 54% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $53,408. Unemployment runs 4.2%, higher than 76% of American counties. 4% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,146 a year.

Home

The median home costs $192K, cheaper than 66% of American counties, about 1.9 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $758 a month. Property tax is 0.59% of home value, roughly $886 a year on that median home, lower than 79% of American counties. 69% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.2 per 1,000 residents, higher than 67% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 18 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 72.4 years, shorter than 85% of American counties. There are 5 active physicians in the county, about 4.6 per 10,000 people. 8.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.99 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 50% of American counties. 81% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 8 points. 54% 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 70 and lows near 48, warmer than 65% of American counties. About 54 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 16 out of 100, safer than 84% of American counties; the county has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 183 Mbps down, slower than 58% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.