Smyth County, VA

Living in Smyth County

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 28
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 26
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Schools 99
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Residents

31k Population -1.6k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated
66% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$6.1k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$8.9k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$427 Median Monthly Rent +$63 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas4%
Utility gas8%
Wood11%

Crime

Violent Crime in Smyth County

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in Smyth County

United States48
Virginia39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 5
Feb 36 3 4
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 52 3 0
May 61 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 3 0
Dec 35 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Smyth County

Inland Flooding57
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Smyth County, VA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Smyth County, VA

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Faith Academy
19 miles, NW
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Oak Hill Academy
20 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Smyth County, VA

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Emory & Henry College
17 miles, W
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Bluefield College
32 miles, NE
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King University
39 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Smyth County, VA

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Airports

Airports near Smyth County, VA

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Tri-Cities Airport
54 miles, SW
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