Grundy, VA

Grundy, Virginia

Grundy, Virginia, in Buchanan county, is 68 miles N of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 139 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. The town is home to some 1,105 residents.

The People and Families of Grundy

In Grundy, about 56% of adults are married. People in Grundy have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grundy had a median family income of $47,143. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Grundy. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Grundy. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Grundy can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Grundy Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Grundy was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Grundy, 91% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Grundy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Grundy, VA

Comparing Grundy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Grundy Almanac

Grundy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Grundy Public Libraries

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Grundy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Grundy residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Grundy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Grundy Hospitals

BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
ROUTE 5 BOX 20
(703) 935-1000
Emergency Service: Yes

Grundy High Schools (2004)

GRUNDY HIGH
STATE RT 83
276-935-2106
Serves 518 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

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