Blackstone, VA

Living in Blackstone

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 14
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 59
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Schools 94
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Residents

3.4k Population -235 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -7 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
78% Family Households +10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black55%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate34%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K46%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office26%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$150k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$619 Median Monthly Rent +$85 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blackstone

United States45
Virginia30
Nottoway County23

Property Crime in Blackstone

United States48
Virginia39
Nottoway County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 3
Feb 39 3 2
Mar 46 4 0
Apr 56 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 3 0
Dec 39 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blackstone

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blackstone, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blackstone, VA

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Amelia Academy
18 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Blackstone, VA

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Longwood University
26 miles, NW
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Hampden-Sydney College
28 miles, NW
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University of Richmond
43 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Blackstone, VA

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Airports

Airports near Blackstone, VA

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