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Phenix, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Charlotte County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
395 Population 343/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $25,091 per capita
$103,400 Home Value $182,100 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 1,158 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Phenix, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$25,091 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
63% below
Zillow: $182,100
Median Rent
$758/mo
35% below
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
77% below
1,158/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Phenix Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
37%
Rent
65%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Phenix a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Phenix residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,091. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 543 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Phenix is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,100. Median rent is $758/month, with 17.5% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Phenix reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,158/100K.

Education

16.8% of adults in Phenix hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 62.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Phenix has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population395
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$25,091
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$376M
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$758
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$182,100
Housing Units142
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent89/100K
Property1,158/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,862/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation512 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute45 min
Broadband64.8%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Phenix was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.