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

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Haunted Places

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7 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Rural Retreat, VA.

Name	Description
Jones Creek River Rock LLC	Sand, Common - Surface (Active)
Lisle Pit	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)
Mine No 2	Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned)
Rural Retreat Plant	Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Surface (Abandoned)
Strip #1	Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
Triple B Stone	Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Surface (Active)
Va City Mine	Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)