Rustburg, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan · City

4.2 Great / 5.0
1,276 Population
$70,771 Median Income
$238,900 Home Value
$679 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
50.6 yrs Median Age
41.1% Bachelor's Degree+
4.2
Overall
3.5
Economy
4.8
Affordability
4.3
Education

People

Population1,276
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 84.4%

Economy

3.5/5
Median Income$70,771
Per Capita Income$35,997
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty Rate15.1%

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$238,900
Zillow Value$277,459
Median Rent$679
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,369

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Depression24.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul36° / 76°
Rain43 in/yr
Snow12 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

4.3/5
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+99.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.58
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Work From Home5.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Rustburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,771
Home Value$238,900
Median Rent$679
Poverty Rate15.1%
Bachelor's Degree+41.1%
Unemployment4.6%
Avg Temperature56.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,276
Population Density102 per sq mi
Median Age50.6 years
Male65.0%
Female35.0%
Male 65%
Female 35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84.4% Black 10.3% Hispanic 0.3% Other 5%
White84.4%
Black or African American10.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.0%

Language

English Only98.6%
Spanish Speakers1.4%
English 98.6% Spanish 1.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.0%
Health Insurance90.3%

Income

6% below avg
Median Household Income$70,771
Per Capita Income$35,997
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,108
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,526

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.6%
Poverty Rate15.1%
Total Establishments (County)1,798

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation77
Healthcare Facilities93
Retail Stores190
Manufacturing58
Total Establishments1,798

Industry Mix

Restaurants 77 Healthcare 93 Retail 190 Manufacturing 58

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,526
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,022

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.0 min
Work From Home5.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

15% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$238,900
Zillow Home Value Index$277,459

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$223
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory2

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied38.5%

Rental Costs

42% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$679
Zillow Rent Index$1,325

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,022
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.85%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.3%
Regular Checkup77.0%
Premature Death Rate8,566 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access49.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)93
Restaurants (County)77

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13

Temperature

36°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average56.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation42.8 in
Annual Snowfall11.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Land Area12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density102 per sq mi
Latitude37.2722°
Longitude-79.1001°
County FIPS51031

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.9%
D 25.3%

Republican +48.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.1%
High School+99.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.58

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density102 per sq mi
Land Area12.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13

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