Rural Retreat, VA
Living in Rural Retreat
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute87
Public Transit2
Affordability94
Public Safety91
Airports9
Hospitals43
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools100
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation+175 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office17%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$134kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$522Median Monthly Rent+$101 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K42%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas5%
Utility gas12%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rural Retreat
United States45
Virginia30
Wythe County14
Property Crime in Rural Retreat
United States48
Virginia39
Wythe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 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 Rural Retreat
Inland Flooding54
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rural Retreat, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rural Retreat, VA
Minnick Education Center - Wytheville
10 miles, E
Oak Hill Academy
21 miles, S
Glade Christian Academy
29 miles, W
Faith Academy
29 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rural Retreat, VA
Bluefield College
24 miles, N
Bluefield State College
25 miles, N
Emory & Henry College
32 miles, W
Concord University
39 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County Community Hospital
11 miles, E
Smyth County Community Hospital
12 miles, W
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Rural Retreat, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
69 miles, SW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
82 miles, NE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
93 miles, SE