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Shipman, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County
Shipman, VA
At a Glance
How Shipman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shipman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shipman a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shipman residents earn a median household income of $45,982 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,330. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shipman is $237,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,963. Median rent is $1,091/month, with 26.6% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Shipman reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 903/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Shipman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shipman has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.