Rockbridge County, Virginia
Among the top 6% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
- top 3% for amenities nearby
- top 10% for park & nature access
- bottom 12% for walkability
Rockbridge County is a county in Virginia with about 23,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for getting around. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, park & nature access, and sales tax. It rates lower on income tax and walkability.
Official websiteco.rockbridge.va.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in3.2 in
humid 69%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 60% of US counties
Home Value$232k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$925better than 32% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.59%better than 77% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.92%better than 41% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 66% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.0 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall16.1 inbetter than 45% of US counties
Sunny Days253 daysbetter than 67% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 46% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk33.3better than 65% of US counties
Air Quality37 AQIbetter than 77% of US counties
School Quality56.3better than 53% of US counties
Violent Crime651/100kbetter than 59% of US counties
Property Crime1248/100kbetter than 34% of US counties
Community
Population22,67346th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age49.493rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1630th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9728th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.6%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.6%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.1%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.0%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 29% of US counties
Walkability4.7/20better than 12% of US counties
Airport Distance117 mibetter than 39% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.7%better than 46% of US counties
Amenities Nearby26.02better than 97% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rockbridge County an affordable place to live?
- Rockbridge County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 60% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rockbridge County?
- The median home value in Rockbridge County is $232k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rockbridge County?
- Median household income in Rockbridge County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rockbridge County?
- Median gross rent in Rockbridge County is $925 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rockbridge County safe?
- Rockbridge County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 651/100k (better than 59%). Property crime is 1248/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rockbridge County?
- Rockbridge County averages 77°F in July and 37°F in January, with 44.0 in of annual precipitation and about 253 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rockbridge County?
- Public-school quality in Rockbridge County is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rockbridge County?
- The average one-way commute in Rockbridge County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)