Sussex County, VA
Living in Sussex County
Bikeability20
Walkability35
Commute15
Public Transit27
Affordability81
Public Safety79
Airports34
Hospitals38
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-790 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age
13%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black55%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate43%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$126kMedian Home Value+$6.5k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$540Median Monthly Rent+$110 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas14%
Utility gas6%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sussex County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Sussex County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sussex County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding44
Tornado27
Coastal Flooding11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sussex County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sussex County, VA
Tidewater Academy
15 miles, E
Jackson-Feild Bhs-Gwaltney School
17 miles, W
Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center
19 miles, N
Brec Academy
19 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Sussex County, VA
Virginia State University
23 miles, N
Chowan University
35 miles, S
William & Mary
39 miles, NE
Christopher Newport University
43 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sussex County, VA
Southside Regional Medical Center
19 miles, N
Poplar Springs Hospital
19 miles, N
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SW
Hiram W Davis Medical Center
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sussex County, VA
Richmond International Airport
40 miles, N
Norfolk International Airport
59 miles, E
Pitt-Greenville Airport
90 miles, S