Halifax, VA
Living in Halifax
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute65
Public Transit2
Affordability63
Public Safety77
Airports31
Hospitals42
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+80 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black35%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate36%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector59%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office15%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$158kMedian Home Value+$3.1k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$442Median Monthly Rent+$87 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas13%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Halifax
United States45
Virginia30
Halifax County27
Property Crime in Halifax
United States48
Virginia39
Halifax County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Halifax
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Halifax, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Halifax, VA
The Baptist Academy
2 miles, S
Halifax Christian School
2 miles, S
Pathways Day School
3 miles, NE
White Oak School
26 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Halifax, VA
Averett University
30 miles, SW
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs
30 miles, SW
Hampden-Sydney College
42 miles, NE
Liberty University
43 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Halifax, VA
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
3 miles, S
Person Memorial Hospital
25 miles, S
Sovah Health Danville
29 miles, SW
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Halifax, VA
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
62 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
72 miles, SW