Dickenson County, VA
Living in Dickenson County
Bikeability2
Walkability5
Commute39
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety81
Airports7
Hospitals40
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$852 (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector60%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value+$9.7k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$368Median Monthly Rent+$63 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home32%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity84%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Utility gas3%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dickenson County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Dickenson County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dickenson County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding57
Tornado13
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dickenson County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dickenson County, VA
Wise County Christian School
15 miles, SW
Minnick Education Center - Wise
16 miles, SW
Mountain Mission School
18 miles, NE
The Learning Center
19 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Dickenson County, VA
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
16 miles, SW
University of Pikeville
25 miles, N
Alice Lloyd College
32 miles, NW
Emory & Henry College
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dickenson County, VA
Dickenson Community Hospital
6 miles, W
Buchanan General Hospital
19 miles, NE
Norton Community Hospital
22 miles, SW
Russell County Hospital
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Dickenson County, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
86 miles, N
Yeager Airport
95 miles, NE
Greenbrier Valley Airport
118 miles, NE