Accomack County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
33,326 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$193,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$422 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$747 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 37
Feb 3 3 40
Mar 4 0 46
Apr 3 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 3 1 41

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, VA State Senate District 20, VA State House District 100, VA
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Schools

Nandua Middle
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
Metompkin Elem
6 miles, E • 3.7 star
Nandua High
6 miles, S • 4.6 star

Colleges

Eastern Shore Community College
9 miles, S • 1.4 star
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
31 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Delmarva Beauty Academy
40 miles, NE • 1 star
Salisbury University
41 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Hospitals

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
McCready Health
17 miles, N
Rappahannock General Hospital
35 miles, W • 3.2 star
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
42 miles, NE • 5 star

Airports

Norfolk International Airport
65 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Richmond International Airport
87 miles, W • 2.3 star