Jewell Ridge, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
48 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$94,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$342 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$636 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tazewell County
2
Bluefield Urban Area
3
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tazewell County
4
Bluefield Urban Area
3
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 30
Feb 3 8 35
Mar 4 5 42
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 4 7 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 5, VA State House District 43, VA
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Schools

First Apostolic Christian
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Richlands Middle
6 miles, S • 4.6 star
Richlands Christian Academy
6 miles, SW • 1 star
Richlands Elem
6 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Emory & Henry College
29 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Clinch Valley Medical Center
7 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Buchanan General Hospital
17 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
17 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Welch Community Hospital
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, SW • 1 star
Yeager Airport
83 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
89 miles, E • 1 star
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