Fort Chiswell, VA
Living in Fort Chiswell
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute41
Public Transit1
Affordability95
Public Safety90
Airports8
Hospitals40
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
960Population+10 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+22% (2010–19)
85%Family Households+17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$35k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K31%
$100K to $124K13%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office20%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$138kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+26% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198944%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$750K to $999K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Chiswell
United States45
Virginia30
Wythe County14
Property Crime in Fort Chiswell
United States48
Virginia39
Wythe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Chiswell
Inland Flooding45
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Chiswell, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Chiswell, VA
Minnick Education Center - Wytheville
8 miles, W
New Life Christian Schools
18 miles, SE
Mercer Christian Academy
30 miles, N
Jefferson Christian Academy
31 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Chiswell, VA
Radford University
26 miles, NE
Bluefield College
26 miles, NW
Bluefield State College
27 miles, NW
Concord University
33 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Chiswell, VA
Wythe County Community Hospital
8 miles, W
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
14 miles, NE
Twin County Regional Hospital
19 miles, S
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fort Chiswell, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
70 miles, NE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
81 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
87 miles, W