Onancock, VA

Virginia · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
1,323 Population
$53,750 Median Income
$236,900 Home Value
$775 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
317 Violent Crime / 100K
44.6 yrs Median Age
41.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.1
Economy
4.2
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.3
Education

People

Population1,323
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,260/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 52.8%

Economy

3.1/5
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita Income$37,467
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty Rate17.8%
County GDP$2,039M

Housing

4.2/5
Home Value (Census)$236,900
Zillow Value$280,956
Median Rent$775
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,369

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Depression23.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime317/100K
Property Crime1,821/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Jan / Jul39° / 79°
Rain47 in/yr
Snow7 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

4.3/5
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.58
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Work From Home14.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Onancock Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$53,750
Home Value$236,900
Median Rent$775
Poverty Rate17.8%
Bachelor's Degree+41.3%
Unemployment4.1%
Violent Crime316.7 /100K
Avg Temperature58.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,323
Population Density1,260 per sq mi
Median Age44.6 years
Male44.1%
Female55.9%
Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52.8% Black 35.3% Hispanic 0.1% Other 11.8%
White52.8%
Black or African American35.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races11.8%

Language

English Only94.1%
Spanish Speakers5.9%
English 94.1% Spanish 5.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.4%
Health Insurance97.3%

Income

28% below avg
Median Household Income$53,750
Per Capita Income$37,467
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,012
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$57,546

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Poverty Rate17.8%
Total Establishments (County)1,264
County GDP$2,039M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation100
Healthcare Facilities56
Retail Stores146
Manufacturing17
Total Establishments1,264

Industry Mix

Restaurants 100 Healthcare 56 Retail 146 Manufacturing 17

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$57,546
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,826

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.6 min
Work From Home14.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

16% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$236,900
Zillow Home Value Index$280,956

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied67.7%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$775

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedroom$1,369
3 Bedroom$1,787
4 Bedroom$2,126

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,826
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.19%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure38.1%
Asthma12.4%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity29.4%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.3%
Regular Checkup79.4%
Premature Death Rate12,239 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access41.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)56
Restaurants (County)100

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime316.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape158.4 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault158.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,821.1 /100K
Burglary316.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,504.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

39°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.2 in
Annual Snowfall6.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation18 ft (5 m)
Land Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,260 per sq mi
Latitude37.7100°
Longitude-75.7437°
County FIPS51001

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.3%
D 43%

Republican +13.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.3%
High School+91.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.58

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density1,260 per sq mi
Land Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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