Rockbridge County, VA
Living in Rockbridge County
Bikeability9
Walkability15
Commute51
Public Transit9
Affordability73
Public Safety87
Airports3
Hospitals76
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+353 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$200kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$605Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas6%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rockbridge County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Rockbridge County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockbridge County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding56
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rockbridge County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockbridge County, VA
Earthsong Community School
2 miles, S
Rockbridge Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Ridgeview Christian School
26 miles, NE
Pilgrim Christian School
27 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Rockbridge County, VA
Washington and Lee University
2 miles, S
Virginia Military Institute
2 miles, S
Southern Virginia University
7 miles, SE
Sweet Briar College
27 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockbridge County, VA
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
3 miles, S
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany
24 miles, W
Bath Community Hospital
24 miles, NW
Western State Hospital
31 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Rockbridge County, VA
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
43 miles, NE
Greenbrier Valley Airport
52 miles, W