Sussex County, VA

Living in Sussex County

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 35
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Commute 15
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 59
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Schools 85
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Residents

11k Population -790 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age
13% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black55%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate43%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$126k Median Home Value +$6.5k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$540 Median Monthly Rent +$110 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas14%
Utility gas6%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sussex County

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in Sussex County

United States48
Virginia39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 2
Feb 42 3 2
Mar 49 4 0
Apr 58 4 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 71 5 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sussex County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding44
Tornado27
Coastal Flooding11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sussex County, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sussex County, VA

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Tidewater Academy
15 miles, E
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Brec Academy
19 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Sussex County, VA

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Chowan University
35 miles, S
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William & Mary
39 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sussex County, VA

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Airports

Airports near Sussex County, VA

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