Mount Olive, VA

Virginia

Mount Olive is a small town in Virginia with a population of 34.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
34 Population 113/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
85.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 85.3%
153% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mount Olive Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population34
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans34.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$74,918
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,270M
Commute75 min

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI35 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation928 ft (283 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+85.3%
High School+85.3%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute75 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries6

Is Mount Olive a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Olive receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Mount Olive stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 75 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

Mount Olive is a highly educated community — 85.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Olive experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Mount Olive has a population of 34 with a density of 113 people per square mile. The median age is 35.1 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

34
Total Population
113
People / sq mi
35.1yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Olive vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Mount Olive vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Olive is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 75 minutes.

Income: Mount Olive vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$74,918
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$70,092

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,152
County GDP$2,270M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare75
Retail134
Manufacturing40

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,985
15% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time75.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Mount Olive has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates38.9780°N, 78.4534°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS51171
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 85.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (153% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.3-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.4%

Winner: Republican by 42.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+85.3%
153% above US avg
High School+85.3%
School Test Score5.58
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density113/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities75
Restaurants101
Retail Stores134

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute75.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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