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Altavista, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Campbell County County
Altavista, VA
At a Glance
How Altavista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altavista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Altavista a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Altavista residents earn a median household income of $45,962 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,099. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altavista is $135,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,219. Median rent is $878/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Altavista reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,829/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Altavista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altavista has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.