At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$25,091 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
Zillow: $202,048
Median Rent
$758/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phenix a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 $202,048. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population395
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$202,048
Housing Units142
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,862/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
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.
39.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.