Esmont, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 528.
Males: 124  (23.5%)
Females: 404  (76.5%)
Median resident age:

37.7 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 22937.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $93,691
Esmont:

$93,691
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $53,536

Esmont CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $486,900
Esmont:

$486,900
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $295,883; detached houses: $297,950
March 2022 cost of living index in Esmont: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.5%
(3.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.4% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Esmont, VA (2022)
    • 23350.2%Black alone
    • 12727.4%White alone
    • 10923.5%Two or more races
    • 143.0%Hispanic

Races in Esmont detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Esmont, Virginia as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Esmont is 74 to 1.


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Ancestries: French (10.5%), Irish (9.6%), American (8.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 450 feet

9 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.9%
Virginia:

12.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,299 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,443 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lynchburg, VA (42.7 miles , pop. 65,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (114.4 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (239.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Schuyler, VA (2.4 miles ),
Scottsville, VA (2.5 miles ),
Yogaville, VA (3.5 miles ),
Shipman, VA (3.8 miles ),
University of Virginia, VA (3.9 miles ),
Nellysford, VA (3.9 miles ),
Lovingston, VA (3.9 miles ),
Charlottesville, VA (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 37.83 N, Longitude: 78.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 434

Distribution of median household income in Esmont, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Esmont, VA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Virginia:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.7. This is better than average.

City:

55.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.61. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.61
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Esmont-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Virginia state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/30/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the Esmont place center killed 11 people and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/30/1959, a category F3 tornado 17.0 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Esmont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 37.0 miles away from Esmont center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 28.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 35.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 166.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 42.1 miles away from Esmont center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 36.1 miles away from Esmont center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Albemarle County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 6, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Earthquake: 1, Fire: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Esmont:

  • UVA-HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)
  • CONTINUUM HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)
  • WISEMAN HOUSE (Hospital, about 15 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)
  • JEFFERSON PARK CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)
  • STEVENS-VARNUM HOUSE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; LOVINGSTON, VA)
  • LOVINGSTON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LOVINGSTON, VA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)

Amtrak station near Esmont:

  • 16 miles: CHARLOTTSVILLE (CHARLOTTESVILE, 810 W. MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Esmont:

  • Piedmont Virginia Community College (about 14 miles; Charlottesville, VA; Full-time enrollment: 3,029)
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus (about 16 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 22,274)
  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 36 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; FT enrollment: 2,891)
  • Longwood University (about 39 miles; Farmville, VA; FT enrollment: 4,565)
  • Lynchburg College (about 44 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 2,456)
  • James Madison University (about 45 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; FT enrollment: 19,727)
  • Central Virginia Community College (about 46 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 2,759)

Public elementary/middle school in Esmont:

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Notable location: Dawson Mill (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Esmont include: Saint Stephens Church (A), New Green Mountain Church (B), New Hope Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Stephens Cemetery (1), New Hope Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Albemarle County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.3%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Esmont:

Marital status in Esmont, VA
  • Never married: 47.4%
  • Now married: 31.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 19.4%
  • Divorced: 1.7%

For population 25 years and over in Esmont:

  • High school or higher: 76.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Esmont, VA (based on Albemarle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,61061
Mainline Protestant9,67134
Other2,36211
Catholic1661
Black Protestant-1
None74,161-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 24
Albemarle County:

2.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Albemarle County:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
Albemarle County:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
Albemarle County:

6.26 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.2%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

23.3%
Virginia:

26.7%

11.54% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($113,942 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.54%
Virginia average:

10.16%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($687 average AGI)
Albemarle County:

0.07%
Virginia average:

0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Charlottesville city, VA  2.33% ($85,534 average AGI)
from Fluvanna County, VA  0.40% ($55,178)
from Fairfax County, VA  0.36% ($250,497)

Strongest AM radio stations in Esmont:

  • WINA (1070 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKTR (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; EARLYSVILLE, VA; Owner: WKTR, INC.)
  • WCHV (1260 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKCI (970 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLLL (930 AM; 10 kW; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: HUBBARD'S ADVERTISING AGENCY, INC.)
  • WLVA (590 AM; 5 kW; LYNCHBURG, VA)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Esmont:

  • WMRY (103.5 FM; CROZET, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WVTW (88.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC)
  • WWWV (97.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUMX (107.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: AIR VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WTJU (91.1 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA)
  • WNRN (91.9 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: STU-COMM, INC.)
  • WCYK-FM (99.7 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W240AF (95.9 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WVTU (89.3 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WUVA (92.7 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: WUVA, INC.)
  • WPVA (90.1 FM; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WNRS-FM (89.9 FM; SWEET BRIAR, VA; Owner: SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WZZU (97.9 FM; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: TRAVIS MEDIA L.L.C.)
  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WYYD (107.9 FM; AMHERST, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WKJS (104.7 FM; CREWE, VA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WREL-FM (96.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, VA; Owner: EQUUS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Esmont:

  • WWAY (Channel 3; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WHTJ (Channel 41; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVIR-TV (Channel 29; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W50CM (Channel 50; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY EDUCUCATIONAL TV CORP.)
  • WADA-LP (Channel 55; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Esmont: Frank D. Peregory.

Esmont fatal accident list:

Oct 27, 2001 10:43 PM, Sr-6, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.8mTotal length
  • $610,000Total costs
  • 10,119Total average daily traffic
  • 291Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,393Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KE4JYS, Licensee ID: L00773006, Grant Date: 12/05/2013, Expiration Date: 02/22/2024, Certifier: Thomas Donnelly, Registrant: Thomas Donnelly, Esmont, VA 22937-0057

  • Call Sign: KK4UBE, Licensee ID: L01814270, Grant Date: 09/16/2023, Expiration Date: 09/19/2033, Certifier: Michael P Mcmahon, Registrant: Michael P Mcmahon, 7869 Old Green Mountain Rd, Esmont, VA 22937

  • Call Sign: KK4WUD, Licensee ID: L01839397, Grant Date: 01/31/2014, Expiration Date: 01/31/2024, Cancellation Date: 04/19/2016, Certifier: Paul A Weiss, Registrant: Paul A Weiss, 2292 Liberty Corner Farm, Esmont, VA 22937

  • Call Sign: W4ROK, Previous Call Sign: KK4WUD, Licensee ID: L01839397, Grant Date: 04/19/2016, Expiration Date: 04/19/2026, Certifier: Paul A Weiss, Registrant: Paul A Weiss, 2292 Liberty Corner Farm, Esmont, VA 22937


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Esmont, VA
  • 58.8%Electricity
  • 41.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Esmont, VA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Esmont compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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