Buchanan County Public Schools, VA

Living in Buchanan County PS

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 34
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 13
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Schools 94
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Residents

22k Population -2.7k (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school30%
High school graduate35%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$2.8k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$72k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$415 Median Monthly Rent +$94 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home32%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buchanan County PS

United States45
Virginia30
Buchanan County29

Property Crime in Buchanan County PS

United States48
Virginia39
Buchanan County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 7
Feb 36 3 6
Mar 44 4 4
Apr 53 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 45 3 1
Dec 35 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buchanan County PS

Inland Flooding53
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buchanan County Public Schools, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buchanan County Public Schools, VA

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Faith Academy
21 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Buchanan County Public Schools, VA

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Emory & Henry College
36 miles, S
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Bluefield College
44 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Buchanan County Public Schools, VA

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Airports

Airports near Buchanan County Public Schools, VA

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Tri-Cities Airport
58 miles, S
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Yeager Airport
80 miles, N
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