Jarratt, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Emporia city County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
888 Population 705/sq mi density
$80,833 Median Income $36,906 per capita
$157,200 Home Value $172,693 Zillow
$921 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,833 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,200 home value, $921/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Jarratt, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,833
8% above
$36,906 per capita
Home Value
$157,200
44% below
Zillow: $172,693
Median Rent
$921/mo
21% below
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Jarratt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
56%
Rent
79%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jarratt a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jarratt residents earn a median household income of $80,833 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,906. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jarratt is $157,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,693. Median rent is $921/month, with 25.3% 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 1974.

Education

28.1% of adults in Jarratt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jarratt has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population888
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density705/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,833
Per Capita$36,906
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$794

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,200
Rent$921
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$172,693
Housing Units444
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death21,098/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation156 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Jarratt was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.