Mathews County, VA

Living in Mathews County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 8
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 48
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Schools 98
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Residents

8.8k Population -216 (2010–19)
54  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$226k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$724 Median Monthly Rent +$40 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas<1%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mathews County

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in Mathews County

United States48
Virginia39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 4 3
Feb 41 3 2
Mar 47 4 0
Apr 57 4 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 71 5 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mathews County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding24
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mathews County, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mathews County, VA

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Ware Academy
13 miles, W
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Chesapeake Academy
18 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Mathews County, VA

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William & Mary
26 miles, SW
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Bethel College
28 miles, S
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Hampton University
28 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mathews County, VA

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Airports

Airports near Mathews County, VA

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