Drakes Branch, VA
Living in Drakes Branch
Bikeability22
Walkability7
Commute51
Public Transit38
Affordability99
Public Safety80
Airports34
Hospitals44
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
607Population+135 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-18 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black35%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate46%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$23kMedian Household Income+$4.8k (2010–19)
63%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K56%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government22%
Private sector47%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value-$18k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$459Median Monthly Rent+$240 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas15%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Drakes Branch
United States45
Virginia30
Charlotte County20
Property Crime in Drakes Branch
United States48
Virginia39
Charlotte County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Drakes Branch
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Drakes Branch, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Drakes Branch, VA
Prospect Christian Academy
21 miles, N
Pathways Day School
21 miles, SW
Fuqua School
24 miles, NE
The Baptist Academy
25 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Drakes Branch, VA
Hampden-Sydney College
19 miles, NE
Longwood University
24 miles, NE
Liberty University
40 miles, NW
University of Lynchburg
43 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Drakes Branch, VA
Centra Southside Community Hospital, Inc
24 miles, NE
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
26 miles, SW
Community Memorial Hospital
32 miles, SE
Centra
43 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Drakes Branch, VA
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
40 miles, NW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
78 miles, S
Richmond International Airport
79 miles, NE