The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Wise County County

538 Population 1,251/sq mi density

53°F Avg Temperature

The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA

At a Glance

Unemployment

1.1%

69% below

Obesity Rate

30.3%

6% below

11.9% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

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

31%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Data Overview

People

Population538

Median Age20.2 yrs

Density1,251/mi²

Male / Female40% / 60%

Foreign Born1.9%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$5,383

Unemployment1.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership0.0%

Zillow$178,311

Housing Units75

Rent Burden34.7%

Health

Obesity30.3%

Diabetes8.8%

Smoking11.9%

Heart Disease4.8%

Premature Death13,685/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Rain51.6 in/yr

Elevation2,547 ft

Education

Bachelor's+

High School+

Graduate+21.8%

School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%

Commute23 min

Broadband0.0%

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.

19.3% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.

91 declared natural disasters on record.