Wise, VA
Living in Wise
Bikeability27
Walkability68
Commute94
Public Transit28
Affordability92
Public Safety81
Airports13
Hospitals41
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3kPopulation-317 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+13 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate22%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$480Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas4%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wise
United States45
Virginia30
Wise County22
Property Crime in Wise
United States48
Virginia39
Wise County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wise
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding43
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wise, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wise, VA
Minnick Education Center - Wise
1 miles, E
Wise County Christian School
3 miles, E
King's Christian Academy
12 miles, SW
The Learning Center
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Wise, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wise, VA
Norton Community Hospital
5 miles, SW
Lonesome Pine Hospital
12 miles, SW
Dickenson Community Hospital
15 miles, NE
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
16 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Wise, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
36 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
96 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
106 miles, S
Yeager Airport
111 miles, NE