Rectortown, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Rectortown is a small town in Virginia with a population of 44.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
44 Population 69/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $187,491 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 50.0%
48% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.4%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rectortown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population44
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$187,491
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,154M
Commute52 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
Ownership100.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.8%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation552 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute52 min
Broadband24.0%
Libraries3

Is Rectortown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rectortown receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Rectortown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 50.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Rectortown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Rectortown has a population of 44 with a density of 69 people per square mile. The median age is 61.0 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

44
Total Population
69
People / sq mi
61.0yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Rectortown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rectortown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rectortown is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes.

Income: Rectortown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$187,491
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
IRS Avg AGI$122,624

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,638
County GDP$4,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants129
Healthcare140
Retail207
Manufacturing64

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,173
76% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time52.0 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

100.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership100.0%
Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,173
76% above US avg
In Rectortown, 30.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.8% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rectortown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.4%
5% below US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma9.0%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression20.8%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate68.7%
Premature Death6,683/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access56.2%
Healthcare Facilities140

Crime Rates: Rectortown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Rectortown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation552 ft (168 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates38.9211°N, 77.8569°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS51061
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 50.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.7-point margin. 24.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 21.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.58
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density69/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access24.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities140
Restaurants129
Retail Stores207

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute52.0 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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