Powhatan County, VA Rankings

Powhatan County, Virginia is a small county located in the east-central part of the state. It has an estimated population of 30,000 people and is known for its historical sites and rural beauty. The county is also highly ranked in several categories according to BestPlaces.net, a website that helps individuals compare cities and towns to find the best places to live and work.
Among all counties in Virginia, Powhatan County ranks 38th for livability, with a score of 6.7 out of 10 based on criteria such as cost of living, crime rate, education level, health care quality and access, housing affordability, job market strength, leisure activities and weather conditions. The county also ranks 13th out of 95 counties in Virginia for overall safety with a score of 8 out of 10 based on property crime frequencies and violent crime frequencies. In terms of public schools ratings across Virginia counties, Powhatan County stands at number 19 with a score of 7 out of 10 that takes into account student performance scores and graduation rates as well as teacher certification data from the State Department of Education. Finally, Powhatan County ranks 12th in terms of median household income compared to other counties in Virginia with an average income per household estimated at $69k annually.

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