Damascus, VA
Living in Damascus
Bikeability36
Walkability9
Commute58
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety82
Airports37
Hospitals47
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
614Population-323 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
54%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$4.3k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$429Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K16%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Damascus
United States45
Virginia30
Kingsport Metro Area45
Washington County17
Property Crime in Damascus
United States48
Virginia39
Kingsport Metro Area56
Washington County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Damascus
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Damascus, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Damascus, VA
Mountain Youth Academy
9 miles, S
Glade Christian Academy
11 miles, N
Cornerstone Christian Academy
14 miles, NW
Sullins Academy
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Damascus, VA
Emory & Henry College
10 miles, N
King University
21 miles, W
Appalachian State University
29 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
33 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Damascus, VA
Johnston Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NW
Johnson County Community Hospital
12 miles, S
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute
21 miles, NE
Smyth County Community Hospital
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Damascus, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
36 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
93 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
109 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
109 miles, E