Buena Vista, VA
Living in Buena Vista
Bikeability26
Walkability66
Commute81
Public Transit27
Affordability93
Public Safety94
Airports3
Hospitals76
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.5kPopulation-169 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate40%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income-$7.5k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office14%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked7%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$127kMedian Home Value+$600 (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$548Median Monthly Rent+$75 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buena Vista
United States45
Virginia30
Buena Vista City7
Property Crime in Buena Vista
United States48
Virginia39
Buena Vista City14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buena Vista
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buena Vista, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buena Vista, VA
Earthsong Community School
6 miles, NW
Rockbridge Christian Academy
8 miles, N
James River Day School
21 miles, S
Virginia Episcopal School
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Buena Vista, VA
Southern Virginia University
1 miles, NE
Virginia Military Institute
6 miles, NW
Washington and Lee University
6 miles, NW
Sweet Briar College
19 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buena Vista, VA
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
6 miles, NW
Centra
24 miles, SE
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
28 miles, S
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Buena Vista, VA
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
45 miles, NE
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
57 miles, NE