Virginia
Raven is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,826. Residents earn $36,063 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Based on current data, Raven receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Raven offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Raven is $36,063, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Raven is $87,900, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Raven experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,063 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,225 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $861 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,094 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,000 |
| County GDP | $1,716M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 115 |
| Retail | 178 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,764 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $87,900 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $82,175 |
| Median List Price | $159,900 |
| Median List Price | $159,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $285 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,764 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.0% |
| Heart Disease | 8.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 11.1% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.6% |
| Physical Distress | 18.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 15,250/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.6 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,017 ft (615 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0935°N, 81.8595°W |
| County FIPS | 51185 |
Winner: Republican by 68.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 178 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |