Mathews County, VA
Living in Mathews County
Bikeability4
Walkability8
Commute6
Public Transit7
Affordability67
Public Safety94
Airports62
Hospitals52
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.8kPopulation-216 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$226kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$724Median Monthly Rent+$40 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas<1%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mathews County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Mathews County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mathews County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding24
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mathews County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mathews County, VA
Ware Academy
13 miles, W
Gloucester Montessori School
15 miles, W
Cape Charles Christian School
17 miles, SE
Chesapeake Academy
18 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Mathews County, VA
William & Mary
26 miles, SW
Bethel College
28 miles, S
Christopher Newport University
28 miles, SW
Hampton University
28 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mathews County, VA
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
15 miles, W
Rappahannock General Hospital
20 miles, N
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
24 miles, SW
1st Medical Group (Langley AFB)
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mathews County, VA
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
24 miles, SW
Norfolk International Airport
37 miles, S
Richmond International Airport
58 miles, W
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
107 miles, NW