South Boston, VA
Living in South Boston
Bikeability
10
Walkability
18
Commute
96
Public Transit
16
Affordability
100
Public Safety
60
Airports
35
Hospitals
42
Colleges
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.8k
Population
-440 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black57%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate35%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
+9% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office17%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$132k
Median Home Value
+$33k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$465
Median Monthly Rent
+$86 (2010–19)
43%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas10%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Boston
United States45
Virginia30
Halifax County27
Property Crime in South Boston
United States48
Virginia39
Halifax County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Boston
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding50
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Boston, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Boston, VA
Halifax Christian School
1 miles, N
The Baptist Academy
2 miles, N
Pathways Day School
6 miles, N
Roxboro Christian Academy
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near South Boston, VA
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs
29 miles, W
Averett University
29 miles, W
Hampden-Sydney College
44 miles, NE
Liberty University
47 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Boston, VA
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
0 miles, N
Person Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Sovah Health Danville
29 miles, W
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near South Boston, VA
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
45 miles, N
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
58 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
71 miles, SW
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
72 miles, NW