Rural Retreat, VA

Rural Retreat is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,614. Residents earn $60,114 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

1,614 Population 708/sq mi density

$60,114 Median Income $29,051 per capita

$167,900 Home Value $204,385 Zillow

$778 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$60,114 median income, 1.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$167,900 home value, $778/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Rural Retreat, VA.

Name	Description
Site of Mount Airy	Marker is on West Lee Highway (U.S. 11) just west of Kimberling Road (County Route 682).
Henry C. Groseclose	Marker is at the intersection of West Blue Grass Trail (Virginia Route 42) and Poor Valley Road (County Route 625) on West Blue Grass Trail.