Rural Retreat, VA

Rural Retreat, Virginia

Rural Retreat, Virginia, in Wythe county, is 72 miles NE of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 117 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is home to some 1,350 residents.

The People and Families of Rural Retreat

In Rural Retreat, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rural Retreat had a median family income of $41,776.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rural Retreat. The Republican 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 Rural Retreat can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Rural Retreat Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Rural Retreat was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Rural Retreat, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Rural Retreat, VA

Comparing Rural Retreat 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
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Rural Retreat Almanac

Rural Retreat Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Rural Retreat Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Rural Retreat 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, Rural Retreat, 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.

Rural Retreat High Schools (2004)

RURAL RETREAT HIGH
321 E BUCK ST
276-686-4143
A magnet school.
Serves 363 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Rural Retreat Colleges

(List of All Virginia Colleges)

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