Wise County Public Schools, VA
Living in Wise County PS
Bikeability13
Walkability31
Commute69
Public Transit20
Affordability99
Public Safety79
Airports14
Hospitals35
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
38kPopulation-3k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$8.4k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$419Median Monthly Rent+$48 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity87%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wise County PS
United States45
Virginia30
Wise County22
Property Crime in Wise County PS
United States48
Virginia39
Wise County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
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 County PS
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wise County Public Schools, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wise County Public Schools, VA
Minnick Education Center - Wise
3 miles, E
Wise County Christian School
5 miles, E
King's Christian Academy
11 miles, SW
Powell Valley Christian School
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wise County Public Schools, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wise County Public Schools, VA
Norton Community Hospital
3 miles, S
Lonesome Pine Hospital
10 miles, SW
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
14 miles, NW
Dickenson Community Hospital
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wise County Public Schools, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
36 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
96 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
106 miles, S
McGhee Tyson Airport
111 miles, SW