Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA
Living in Hethwood
Bikeability77
Walkability80
Commute97
Public Transit79
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports7
Hospitals46
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
41%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years56%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian15%
Black5%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household41%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone27%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector52%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Walked6%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$169kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$901Median Monthly Rent+$366 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas25%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hethwood
United States45
Virginia30
Blacksburg Metro Area20
Montgomery County14
Property Crime in Hethwood
United States48
Virginia39
Blacksburg Metro Area26
Montgomery County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hethwood
Inland Flooding40
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA
Tall Oaks Montessori School
0 miles, E
Dayspring Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
St John Neumann Academy
3 miles, SE
Blacksburg New School
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
3 miles, SE
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
9 miles, S
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
17 miles, NW
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
45 miles, N
Piedmont Triad International Airport
82 miles, S