Spotsylvania County, VA

County in Virginia, South · ranked on 38 metrics

Rank among US counties

Spotsylvania County, VA is a county in Virginia with a population of 158,315 (450th of 3,094). It ranks best for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (42nd of 3,094), Median Household Income (79th of 3,093), Median Income (79th of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (3,052nd of 3,094), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,812th of 3,092), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,993rd of 2,916).

Population
158.3K
450th highest of 3,094
Density
393.8
352nd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
12.6%
167th highest of 3,094
Area
402
2,477th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Virginia

At a glance

Median household income
$112,738
79th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$404,900
281st highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,779
105th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.3%
2,346th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
7.1%
2,868th highest of 3,094
College degree
34.9%
456th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
40.0%
895th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
9.8%
1,648th highest of 2,916
Average commute
38 minutes
43rd highest of 3,094
Home broadband
95.5%
42nd highest of 3,094
Climate
56.3°F average
35°F in January, 77°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +8.6
53.7% Republican, 45.1% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)95.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    42nd of 3,094
  2. Median Household Income$112,738
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    79th of 3,093
  3. Median Income$112,738
    Poorest Counties
    79th of 2,000
  4. Poverty Rate (%)7.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    227th of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Smoke (%)12.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 391st of 2,916
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)34.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    456th of 3,094
  7. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)17.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 621st of 2,916
  8. Unemployment Rate (%)3.3%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 638th of 3,094
  9. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 776th of 2,916
  10. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)23.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 837th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Average Commute (Minutes)37.7
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,052nd of 3,094
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,779
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,986th of 3,090
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$404,900
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,812th of 3,092
  4. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)41.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,527th of 3,094
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)40.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,993rd of 2,916
  6. Adults with Diabetes (%)11.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,632nd of 2,916
  7. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,168
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,597th of 3,050
  8. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,237th of 2,916
  9. Adults with Depression (%)23.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,220th of 2,916
  10. Heating Degree Days per Year4,295
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,251st of 3,050

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Strongest category Economics (62), weakest Health (59). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 14 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Orange County, VA90% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14
  2. Culpeper County, VA89% similar
    Compared on 12 of 14
  3. Jefferson County, WV88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14
  4. Paulding County, GA87% similar
  5. Wilson County, TN86% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14

Quick answers

What is the population of Spotsylvania County, VA?
Spotsylvania County, VA has a population of 158,315, 450th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Spotsylvania County, VA rank best at?
Among US counties, Spotsylvania County, VA ranks best for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (42nd of 3,094); Median Household Income (79th of 3,093); Median Income (79th of 2,000).
Where does Spotsylvania County, VA rank worst?
Spotsylvania County, VA ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (3,052nd of 3,094); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,812th of 3,092); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,993rd of 2,916).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Spotsylvania County, VA?
Rankodex ranks Spotsylvania County, VA on 38 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

38 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics