Galax, VA
Living in Galax
Bikeability
3
Walkability
1
Commute
84
Public Transit
7
Affordability
100
Public Safety
58
Airports
35
Hospitals
44
Colleges
41
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Galax, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Galax, VA
New Life Christian Schools
12 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Christian School
15 miles, SW
Minnick Education Center - Wytheville
21 miles, NW
White Plains Christian School
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Galax, VA
Radford University
38 miles, NE
Bluefield College
44 miles, NW
Bluefield State College
45 miles, NW
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
47 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Galax, VA
Twin County Regional Hospital
1 miles, NW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SW
Northern Hospital of Surry County
21 miles, SE
Wythe County Community Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Galax, VA
Piedmont Triad International Airport
67 miles, SE
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
69 miles, NE
Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
87 miles, N