Appalachia, VA
Living in Appalachia
Bikeability5
Walkability22
Commute36
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports15
Hospitals32
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation-113 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial9%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate27%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income+$1.3k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty-16% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K49%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office30%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$59kMedian Home Value+$5.3k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$236Median Monthly Rent+$37 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Appalachia
United States45
Virginia30
Wise County22
Property Crime in Appalachia
United States48
Virginia39
Wise County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Appalachia
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding79
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Appalachia, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Appalachia, VA
King's Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Powell Valley Christian School
8 miles, S
Minnick Education Center - Wise
13 miles, E
Wise County Christian School
15 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Appalachia, VA
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
14 miles, E
Alice Lloyd College
30 miles, N
King University
42 miles, SE
University of Pikeville
42 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Appalachia, VA
Lonesome Pine Hospital
3 miles, SE
Norton Community Hospital
8 miles, E
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
14 miles, N
Dickenson Community Hospital
26 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Appalachia, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
37 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
101 miles, SW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
101 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
103 miles, S