Wachapreague, VA
Living in Wachapreague
Bikeability
31
Walkability
62
Commute
66
Public Transit
37
Affordability
80
Public Safety
83
Airports
68
Hospitals
64
Colleges
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
88
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
192
Population
-38 (2010–19)
62 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
34%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
51%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years53%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate44%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$42k
Median Household Income
-$12k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
25 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K50%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector55%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Housing
$150k
Median Home Value
-$20k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$663
Median Monthly Rent
+$50 (2010–19)
34%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas17%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wachapreague
United States45
Virginia30
Accomack County23
Property Crime in Wachapreague
United States48
Virginia39
Accomack County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wachapreague
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding20
Tornado17
Coastal Flooding33
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wachapreague, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wachapreague, VA
Shore Christian Academy
9 miles, SW
Broadwater Academy
10 miles, SW
Montessori Children's House of Franktown
14 miles, SW
Cape Charles Christian School
29 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wachapreague, VA
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
42 miles, N
Salisbury University
51 miles, N
Hampton University
54 miles, SW
Bethel College
56 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wachapreague, VA
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
7 miles, N
McCready Health
28 miles, N
Rappahannock General Hospital
39 miles, W
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
49 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wachapreague, VA
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
55 miles, SW
Norfolk International Airport
57 miles, SW
Richmond International Airport
90 miles, W
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
113 miles, NW