The University of Virginia's College at Wise Authority

The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a lower-income village of 489 with home prices -0.0× below the Virginia median.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Virginia

With 489 residents, The University of Virginia's College at Wise sits in Wise County, Virginia as a small civic unit. Households here earn a median of $-666,666,666, placing the city in the lower income tier of Virginia.

Definition and scope

Located in Wise County, Virginia, The University of Virginia's College at Wise operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 9.

Who lives here

The University of Virginia's College at Wise has approximately 489 residents. The median age is 19.5 years. The median home value is $-666,666,666.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 78.9%
• Black or African American: 8.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
• Asian: 5.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in The University of Virginia's College at Wise is $-666,666,666. Poverty rate stands at 65.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.8%.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for The University of Virginia's College at Wise:

• Public schools: 12
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Lonesome Pine Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Wise County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Prince, West Virginia (Beckley).

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 2,129 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.