St. Paul, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
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
1,046 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,554 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
60.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$375 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Russell County
2
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

Russell County
3
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 32
Feb 4 5 36
Mar 4 3 44
Apr 4 1 53
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 45
Dec 4 4 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Schools

St Paul Elem
<1 miles, E 5 star
Castlewood High
3 miles, S 4.6 star
Castlewood Elem
3 miles, S 4.6 star

Colleges

Virginia Highlands Community College
23 miles, SE 1.4 star
King University
24 miles, S 2.3 star
Mountain Empire Community College
25 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Russell County Hospital
13 miles, SE 4.1 star
Norton Community Hospital
18 miles, NW 5 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
30 miles, SW 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
102 miles, SW 1.4 star
Yeager Airport
109 miles, NE 1.4 star