Nelson County, VA

Living in Nelson County

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 11
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 69
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Schools 87
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Residents

15k Population -158 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black13%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate35%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Walked1%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$235k Median Home Value +$61k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$583 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas14%
Utility gas2%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Nelson County

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in Nelson County

United States48
Virginia39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 4
Feb 38 3 4
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 38 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Nelson County, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Nelson County, VA

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North Branch School
15 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Nelson County, VA

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Sweet Briar College
19 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Nelson County, VA

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Augusta Health
22 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Nelson County, VA

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