Louisa County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
39,012 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,343 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$275,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$499 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$917 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.5% 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 34
Feb 3 4 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 3 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, VA State Senate District 10, VA State House District 59, VA
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Schools

Thomas Jefferson Elem
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Louisa County High
4 miles, NE • 5 star
Louisa County Middle
4 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Moss-Nuckols Elem
7 miles, W • 4.1 star

Colleges

Piedmont Virginia Community College
29 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Germanna Community College
30 miles, NE • 1.4 star
South University-Richmond
30 miles, S • 1.4 star
University of Virginia-Main Campus
30 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Hospitals

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
27 miles, NW • 5 star
University of Virginia Medical Center
30 miles, NW • 2.3 star

Airports

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
29 miles, NW • 1 star
Richmond International Airport
48 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
55 miles, NW • 1 star