Buchanan County, VA
Living in Buchanan County
Bikeability15
Walkability34
Commute43
Public Transit23
Affordability96
Public Safety72
Airports4
Hospitals50
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation-2.7k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate35%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$2.8k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$415Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buchanan County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Buchanan County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buchanan County
Inland Flooding53
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buchanan County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buchanan County, VA
Mountain Mission School
3 miles, W
Richlands Christian Academy
17 miles, SE
First Apostolic Christian
18 miles, SE
Faith Academy
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Buchanan County, VA
University of Pikeville
30 miles, NW
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
35 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
36 miles, S
Bluefield College
44 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buchanan County, VA
Buchanan General Hospital
2 miles, NW
Clinch Valley Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Dickenson Community Hospital
24 miles, W
Russell County Hospital
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Buchanan County, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
58 miles, S
Yeager Airport
80 miles, N
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
81 miles, N
Greenbrier Valley Airport
99 miles, NE