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The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Wise County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
538 Population 1,251/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 2,300 property/100K
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Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K

The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
2,300/100K property
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
299 sunny days/yr

How The University of Virginia's College at Wise Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows The University of Virginia's College at Wise's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Unemployment
17%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is The University of Virginia's College at Wise a Good Place to Live?

F
1.0 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

The University of Virginia's College at Wise reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,300/100K.

Climate & Weather

The University of Virginia's College at Wise has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population538
Median Age20.2 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$5,383
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$178,311
Housing Units75
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property2,300/100K

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death13,685/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,547 ft

Education

Bachelor's+
High School+
Graduate+21.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute23 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in The University of Virginia's College at Wise was built in 2014.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.