Rockwood, VA

Living in Rockwood

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 77
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Schools 96
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Residents

8.1k Population +297 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated
72% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black20%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate24%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$83k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office24%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$221k Median Home Value -$6.7k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$269 (2010–19)
92% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached93%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198934%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rockwood

United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Chesterfield County16

Property Crime in Rockwood

United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Chesterfield County39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 3 4
Feb 41 3 3
Mar 48 4 1
Apr 58 3 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 75 3 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 4 0
Dec 40 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockwood

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding33
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rockwood, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rockwood, VA

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Grafton
2 miles, SW
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Midlothian Montessori
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Rockwood, VA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rockwood, VA

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Cjw Medical Center
5 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Rockwood, VA

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