Wise County, VA
Living in Wise County
Bikeability13
Walkability31
Commute69
Public Transit20
Affordability99
Public Safety79
Airports14
Hospitals35
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
38kPopulation-3k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$8.4k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$419Median Monthly Rent+$48 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity87%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wise County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Wise County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wise County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wise County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wise County, VA
Minnick Education Center - Wise
3 miles, E
Wise County Christian School
5 miles, E
King's Christian Academy
11 miles, SW
Powell Valley Christian School
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wise County, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wise County, VA
Norton Community Hospital
3 miles, S
Lonesome Pine Hospital
10 miles, SW
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
14 miles, NW
Dickenson Community Hospital
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wise County, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
36 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
96 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
106 miles, S
McGhee Tyson Airport
111 miles, SW