Altavista, VA
Living in Altavista
Bikeability5
Walkability21
Commute43
Public Transit6
Affordability98
Public Safety75
Airports5
Hospitals52
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.4kPopulation+7 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black36%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income-$1.3k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office24%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value-$7.7k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$473Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas8%
Utility gas12%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Altavista
United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Campbell County21
Property Crime in Altavista
United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Campbell County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Altavista
Inland Flooding52
Tornado20
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Altavista, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Altavista, VA
Faith Christian Academy
2 miles, SW
Bethel Mennonite School
12 miles, NE
Desmond T Doss Christian Academy
15 miles, N
Tree of Life Academy
15 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Altavista, VA
Liberty University
17 miles, N
University of Lynchburg
20 miles, N
Randolph College
23 miles, N
Sweet Briar College
32 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Altavista, VA
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NW
Centra
21 miles, N
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
35 miles, W
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
35 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Altavista, VA
Piedmont Triad International Airport
79 miles, SW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
80 miles, NW