Dinwiddie County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
28,083 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,898 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$456 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,024 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Richmond Metro Area
3
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

Richmond Metro Area
5
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 38
Feb 3 2 40
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 3 0 57
May 4 0 65
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 3 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, VA State Senate District 13, VA State House District 82, VA
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Schools

Dinwiddie Elem
3 miles, E • 4.6 star
Dinwiddie High
4 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Dinwiddie Middle
4 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Richard Bland College
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
Virginia State University
16 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Southside Regional Medical Center
17 miles, E • 2.3 star
John Randolph Medical Center
25 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Richmond International Airport
34 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Norfolk International Airport
80 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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