Rural Retreat, VA

Living in Rural Retreat

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 7
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 34
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Schools 100
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Residents

1.7k Population +175 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$9.7k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office17%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$522 Median Monthly Rent +$101 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K42%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%

House Heating Type

Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas5%
Utility gas12%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rural Retreat

United States45
Virginia30
Wythe County14

Property Crime in Rural Retreat

United States48
Virginia39
Wythe County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 5
Feb 35 3 5
Mar 42 4 3
Apr 51 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 43 3 0
Dec 34 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rural Retreat

Inland Flooding54
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rural Retreat, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rural Retreat, VA

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Oak Hill Academy
21 miles, S
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Faith Academy
29 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Rural Retreat, VA

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Bluefield College
24 miles, N
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Emory & Henry College
32 miles, W
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Concord University
39 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rural Retreat, VA

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Airports

Airports near Rural Retreat, VA

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Tri-Cities Airport
69 miles, SW
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