Virginia
Phenix is a small town in Virginia with a population of 395. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Phenix receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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, long commute times, high obesity rates. Phenix offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Phenix is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Phenix is $103,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Phenix enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 7.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,091 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,105 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 543 |
| County GDP | $376M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,856 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.76% |
| Commute Time | 44.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $103,400 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,100 |
| Census Median Rent | $758 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,856 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.76% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 13,862/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 16.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0811°N, 78.7485°W |
| County FIPS | 51037 |
Winner: Republican by 32.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 62.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 343/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 64.8% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 44.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |