Buckingham County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
16,914 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,199 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$370 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$604 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.1% 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 4 35
Feb 3 4 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 3 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 3 2 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, VA State Senate District 10, VA State House District 56, VA
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Schools

Buckingham County High
2 miles, S • 5 star
Buckingham Co Elem
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Longwood University
20 miles, S • 2.3 star
Hampden-Sydney College
23 miles, S • 3.2 star
Piedmont Virginia Community College
30 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Sweet Briar College
30 miles, W • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
32 miles, NE • 5 star
University of Virginia Medical Center
32 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Centra
37 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
39 miles, NE • 1 star
Richmond International Airport
66 miles, SE • 2.3 star