Virginia
Newsoms is a small town in Virginia with a population of 296. Residents earn $52,639 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Newsoms receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Newsoms offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Newsoms is $52,639, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Newsoms is $151,700, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Newsoms enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 6.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,639 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,138 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $942 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,604 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 346 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,638 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.74% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $151,700 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $216,525 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 39.6% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,638 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,093/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.4 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 91 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6262°N, 77.1248°W |
| County FIPS | 51175 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.5% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |