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Willis Wharf, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Northampton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
322 Population 657/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
208 Violent Crime/100K 3,116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Willis Wharf, VA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
208/100K
45% below
3,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.5%
53% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Willis Wharf Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Willis Wharf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
153%
Unemployment
300%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willis Wharf a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Willis Wharf reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,116/100K.

Education

51.5% of adults in Willis Wharf hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willis Wharf has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans90.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$36,638
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$682M
Avg Weekly Wage$832

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$201,012
Housing Units91
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent208/100K
Property3,116/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,342/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation9 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Willis Wharf was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.500 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.