Buchanan County Public Schools, VA
Living in Buchanan County PS
Bikeability
15
Walkability
34
Commute
43
Public Transit
23
Affordability
96
Public Safety
72
Airports
4
Hospitals
50
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
94
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buchanan County Public Schools, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buchanan County Public Schools, VA
Mountain Mission School
3 miles, W
Richlands Christian Academy
17 miles, SE
First Apostolic Christian
18 miles, SE
Faith Academy
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Buchanan County Public Schools, VA
University of Pikeville
30 miles, NW
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
35 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
36 miles, S
Bluefield College
44 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buchanan County Public Schools, VA
Buchanan General Hospital
2 miles, NW
Clinch Valley Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Dickenson Community Hospital
24 miles, W
Russell County Hospital
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Buchanan County Public Schools, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
58 miles, S
Yeager Airport
80 miles, N
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
81 miles, N
Greenbrier Valley Airport
99 miles, NE