Galax, VA

Living in Galax

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 1
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 41
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Schools 96
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Residents

6.5k Population -419 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty +14% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office14%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$97k Median Home Value +$6k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$437 Median Monthly Rent +$123 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Galax

United States45
Virginia30
Galax City43

Property Crime in Galax

United States48
Virginia39
Galax City83

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 4
Feb 37 3 4
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 53 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 36 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Galax

Inland Flooding63
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Galax, VA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Galax, VA

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Colleges

Colleges near Galax, VA

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Radford University
38 miles, NE
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Bluefield College
44 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Galax, VA

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Airports

Airports near Galax, VA

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Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, W
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