Branchville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Northampton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
154 Population 358/sq mi density
$77,813 Median Income $26,403 per capita
$146,400 Home Value $175,354 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$77,813 median income, 25.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Branchville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,813
4% above
$26,403 per capita
Home Value
$146,400
48% below
Zillow: $175,354
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
25.7%
614% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Branchville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Branchville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
52%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
714%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Branchville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Branchville residents earn a median household income of $77,813 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,403. The unemployment rate stands at 25.7% (614% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Branchville is $146,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,354. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

5.5% of adults in Branchville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Branchville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population154
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,813
Per Capita$26,403
Unemployment25.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$739M
Avg Weekly Wage$951

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,400
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$175,354
Housing Units73
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death14,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation45 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute52 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Branchville was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.