King George County, Virginia
Among the top 7% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 10% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
- top 10% for sales tax
- top 11% for park & nature access
- bottom 3% for commute time
King George County is a county in Virginia with about 27,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, park & nature access, and broadband access. It rates lower on sunny days and commute time.
Official websiteking-george.va.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in3.2 in
muggy 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$103k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 14% of US counties
Home Value$372k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 7% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 7% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.56%better than 80% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.73%better than 45% of US counties
Unemployment2.6%better than 88% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.4 in55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.6 inbetter than 52% of US counties
Sunny Days177 daysbetter than 5% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 40% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk12.8better than 85% of US counties
School Quality38.9better than 13% of US counties
Violent Crime1135/100kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Crime972/100kbetter than 47% of US counties
Community
Population26,98551st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.323rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4471st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0372nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2232nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.0%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time36 minbetter than 3% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 29% of US counties
Airport Distance41 mibetter than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.0%better than 88% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.59better than 52% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 89% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is King George County an affordable place to live?
- King George County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 14% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in King George County?
- The median home value in King George County is $372k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in King George County?
- Median household income in King George County is $103k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in King George County?
- Median gross rent in King George County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is King George County safe?
- King George County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1135/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 972/100k.
- What is the weather like in King George County?
- King George County averages 80°F in July and 37°F in January, with 45.4 in of annual precipitation and about 177 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in King George County?
- Public-school quality in King George County is below average, scoring better than 13% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in King George County?
- The average one-way commute in King George County is 36 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)