Merrimac, VA

Living in Merrimac

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 21
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 60
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Schools 91
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Residents

2.7k Population +558 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
40% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over20%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black17%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household40%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office15%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$211k Median Home Value +$147k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$628 Median Monthly Rent +$181 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached25%
Mobile home26%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity89%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Merrimac

United States45
Virginia30
Blacksburg Metro Area20
Montgomery County14

Property Crime in Merrimac

United States48
Virginia39
Blacksburg Metro Area26
Montgomery County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump39%

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 4 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 Merrimac

Inland Flooding42
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merrimac, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merrimac, VA

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Colleges

Colleges near Merrimac, VA

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

Hospitals near Merrimac, VA

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Airports

Airports near Merrimac, VA

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