Alleghany County, VA
Living in Alleghany County
Bikeability13
Walkability11
Commute50
Public Transit12
Affordability95
Public Safety84
Airports3
Hospitals65
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$427Median Monthly Rent+$97 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas4%
Utility gas18%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alleghany County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Alleghany County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alleghany County
Inland Flooding55
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alleghany County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alleghany County, VA
Colleges
Colleges near Alleghany County, VA
Hollins University
30 miles, S
Washington and Lee University
31 miles, E
Virginia Military Institute
31 miles, E
Roanoke College
34 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alleghany County, VA
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany
7 miles, E
Bath Community Hospital
17 miles, NE
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
25 miles, W
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Alleghany County, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
22 miles, W
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
55 miles, SE
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
69 miles, NE