Nelsonia, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
293 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,228 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$473 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$764 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Accomack County
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

Accomack County
3
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 38
Feb 3 3 40
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 3 0 56
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 4 2 41

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, VA State Senate District 20, VA State House District 100, VA
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Schools

Kegotank Elem
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Metompkin Elem
4 miles, W • 3.7 star
Arcadia Middle
7 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Arcadia High
7 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Eastern Shore Community College
15 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Delmarva Beauty Academy
36 miles, N • 1 star
Salisbury University
36 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SW • 3.2 star
McCready Health
19 miles, NW
Atlantic General Hospital
41 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
72 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Richmond International Airport
97 miles, W • 2.3 star
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