Henry County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
50,365 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,445 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$343 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$497 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Martinsville Urban 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

Martinsville Urban Area
6
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 35
Feb 3 1 38
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 3 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 7, VA State House District 47, VA
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Schools

Gw Carver Elem
4 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Magna Vista High
5 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Rich Acres Elem
6 miles, E • 4.6 star
Drewry Mason Elem
7 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Patrick Henry Community College
10 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Rockingham Community College
20 miles, S • 1.4 star
Ferrum College
21 miles, N • 1.9 star
Averett University
32 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Unc Rockingham
16 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
26 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
84 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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