Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA

Living in Hethwood

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Bikeability 77
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Walkability 80
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 58
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Schools 93
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Residents

16k Population +2k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
41% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years56%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian15%
Black5%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household41%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone27%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
69% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector52%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Walked6%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$169k Median Home Value +$9.3k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$901 Median Monthly Rent +$366 (2010–19)
28% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas25%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hethwood

United States45
Virginia30
Blacksburg Metro Area20
Montgomery County14

Property Crime in Hethwood

United States48
Virginia39
Blacksburg Metro Area26
Montgomery County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 7
Feb 35 3 6
Mar 43 3 3
Apr 52 3 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 3 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 3 0
Dec 35 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hethwood

Inland Flooding40
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA

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Blacksburg New School
4 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA

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Radford University
8 miles, SW
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Roanoke College
22 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA

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Airports

Airports near Hethwood, Blacksburg, VA

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