St. Charles, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
84 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
37.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$22,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
37.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$14,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$296 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$471 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
1
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

Lee County
2
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 33
Feb 4 3 37
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 5 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 5 3 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 6, VA State House District 45, VA
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Schools

St Charles Elem
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Pennington Middle
4 miles, S • 4.6 star
Lee High
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Mountain Empire Community College
17 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Harlan Arh Hospital
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Lonesome Pine Hospital
17 miles, E • 3.2 star
Norton Community Hospital
24 miles, E • 5 star
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
25 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
43 miles, SE • 1 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
86 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
99 miles, S • 1.4 star
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