Sussex County, VA

County in Virginia, South · ranked on 37 metrics

Rank among US counties

Sussex County, VA is a county in Virginia with a population of 10,768 (2,326th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (1,143rd of 3,094), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,127th of 3,094), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,527th of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (3,030th of 3,094), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,828th of 2,916), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,480th of 3,094).

Population
10,768
2,326th highest of 3,094
Density
22.0
2,145th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-0.29%
1,945th highest of 3,094
Area
490
2,091st highest of 3,094
Region
South
Virginia

At a glance

Median household income
$63,530
1,719th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$183,800
1,565th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$907
1,381st highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.7%
1,846th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
11.6%
1,952nd highest of 3,094
College degree
16.5%
2,480th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
45.7%
85th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
11.8%
1,053rd highest of 2,916
Average commute
36 minutes
65th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
86.1%
1,767th highest of 3,094
Climate
59.2°F average
39°F in January, 79°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Democratic +4.4
47.5% Republican, 51.9% 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 21 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. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)14.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 242nd of 2,916
  2. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)78.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 343rd of 2,916
  3. Adults with Depression (%)20.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 407th of 2,916
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year3,566
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    942nd of 3,050
  5. Poverty Rate (%)11.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,143rd of 3,094
  6. Unemployment Rate (%)3.7%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,127th of 3,094
  7. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$183,800
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,527th of 3,092
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)18.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,452nd of 2,916
  9. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$907
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,703rd of 3,090
  10. Median Household Income$63,530
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,719th of 3,093

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Average Commute (Minutes)36.4
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,030th of 3,094
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)45.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,828th of 2,916
  3. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)44.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,986th of 3,094
  4. Adults with Diabetes (%)14.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,642nd of 2,916
  5. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)16.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,480th of 3,094
  6. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)23.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,217th of 2,916
  7. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)29.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,087th of 2,916
  8. Adults Who Smoke (%)17.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,957th of 2,916
  9. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,488
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,023rd of 3,050
  10. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)11.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,839th of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (41), weakest Health (41). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 12 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Charles City County, VA91% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  2. Essex County, VA90% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  3. Buckingham County, VA89% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  4. Surry County, VA87% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  5. Lunenburg County, VA86% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12

Quick answers

What is the population of Sussex County, VA?
Sussex County, VA has a population of 10,768, 2,326th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Sussex County, VA rank best at?
Among US counties, Sussex County, VA ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (1,143rd of 3,094); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,127th of 3,094); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,527th of 3,092).
Where does Sussex County, VA rank worst?
Sussex County, VA ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (3,030th of 3,094); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,828th of 2,916); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,480th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Sussex County, VA?
Rankodex ranks Sussex County, VA on 37 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

37 metrics with a value for this place, in 9 topics