Sussex, VA
Living in Sussex
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
73
Public Transit
1
Affordability
80
Public Safety
83
Airports
31
Hospitals
35
Colleges
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
356
Population
-160 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+23 (2010–19)
27%
College-Educated
+22% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years28%
Diversity
Black23%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate31%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree27%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone35%
Economy
$68k
Median Household Income
+$6.8k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+31% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K35%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K22%
Employers
Government31%
Private sector51%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office10%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$165k
Median Home Value
+$17k (2010–19)
39%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
85%
Owner-Occupied
+30% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201315%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K50%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
LP gas28%
Utility gas22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sussex
United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Sussex County22
Property Crime in Sussex
United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sussex
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding41
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sussex, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sussex, VA
Tidewater Academy
16 miles, E
Jackson-Feild Bhs-Gwaltney School
16 miles, W
Southampton Academy
19 miles, SE
Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center
19 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Sussex, VA
Virginia State University
23 miles, N
Chowan University
35 miles, S
William & Mary
39 miles, NE
Christopher Newport University
44 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sussex, VA
Southside Regional Medical Center
19 miles, N
Poplar Springs Hospital
19 miles, N
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
21 miles, SW
Hiram W Davis Medical Center
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sussex, VA
Richmond International Airport
41 miles, N
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
45 miles, E
Norfolk International Airport
59 miles, E
Pitt-Greenville Airport
89 miles, S