Gretna, VA
Living in Gretna
Bikeability22
Walkability60
Commute72
Public Transit24
Affordability100
Public Safety76
Airports23
Hospitals46
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation-138 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over23%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black35%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$1.5k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K44%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office17%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$1.2k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$381Median Monthly Rent+$64 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas9%
Utility gas8%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gretna
United States45
Virginia30
Pittsylvania County13
Property Crime in Gretna
United States48
Virginia39
Pittsylvania County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gretna
Inland Flooding40
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gretna, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gretna, VA
White Oak School
8 miles, S
White Oak School
8 miles, S
Hargrave Military Academy
8 miles, S
Chatham Hall
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Gretna, VA
Averett University
26 miles, S
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs
26 miles, S
Liberty University
29 miles, N
University of Lynchburg
33 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gretna, VA
Sovah Health Danville
26 miles, S
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
27 miles, S
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
29 miles, N
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Gretna, VA
Piedmont Triad International Airport
67 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
81 miles, SE