Henry County, VA

Living in Henry County

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 3
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 36
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Schools 94
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Residents

51k Population -3.6k (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black22%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$3.9k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$2.7k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$441 Median Monthly Rent +$68 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas7%
Utility gas5%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Henry County

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in Henry County

United States48
Virginia39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 3
Feb 38 3 2
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 38 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Henry County

Inland Flooding51
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Henry County, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Henry County, VA

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Carlisle School
9 miles, S
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Lifes Academy
17 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Henry County, VA

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Ferrum College
18 miles, NW
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Averett University
24 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Henry County, VA

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Unc Rockingham
20 miles, S
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Sovah Health Danville
24 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Henry County, VA

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