Virginia
Chase City is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,530. Residents earn $51,840 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chase City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Chase City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chase City is $51,840, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Chase City is $115,400, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $594 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 431 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,975 per 100,000, 52% above the national average.
14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Chase City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,840 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,920 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $976 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,111 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,062 |
| County GDP | $1,602M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 76 |
| Retail | 153 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,507 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.17% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $115,400 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,536 |
| Census Median Rent | $594 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,507 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.17% |
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,700/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 76 |
| Total Violent | 431.2/100K |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 86.2/100K |
| Assault | 345.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,975.4/100K |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 431.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,371.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 172.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.4 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7998°N, 78.4610°W |
| County FIPS | 51117 |
Winner: Republican by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.8% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,155/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 76 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 153 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |