Halifax County, VA
Living in Halifax County
Bikeability4
Walkability10
Commute49
Public Transit7
Affordability94
Public Safety74
Airports33
Hospitals44
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation-1.8k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black35%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate36%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$464Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas17%
Utility gas2%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Halifax County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Halifax County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Halifax County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Halifax County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Halifax County, VA
The Baptist Academy
3 miles, SE
Halifax Christian School
3 miles, SE
Pathways Day School
4 miles, NE
White Oak School
25 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Halifax County, VA
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs
29 miles, SW
Averett University
29 miles, SW
Hampden-Sydney College
42 miles, NE
Liberty University
42 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Halifax County, VA
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
4 miles, S
Person Memorial Hospital
25 miles, S
Sovah Health Danville
29 miles, SW
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Halifax County, VA
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
62 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
72 miles, SW