Powhatan County, VA

Living in Powhatan County

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 4
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 73
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Schools 99
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Residents

29k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
78% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black10%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$89k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty
35  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office22%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$279k Median Home Value -$100 (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$848 Median Monthly Rent +$206 (2010–19)
85% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Powhatan County

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in Powhatan County

United States48
Virginia39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 3 4
Feb 40 3 4
Mar 47 4 1
Apr 57 3 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 3 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 49 4 0
Dec 39 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Powhatan County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Powhatan County, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Powhatan County, VA

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Salem Christian School
10 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Powhatan County, VA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Powhatan County, VA

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Cjw Medical Center
21 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Powhatan County, VA

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