New River, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 244.
Males: 95  (39.3%)
Females: 149  (60.7%)
Median resident age:

53.3 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,798
New River:

$58,798
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,862

New River CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $195,549
New River:

$195,549
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $233,820; detached houses: $234,650
March 2022 cost of living index in New River: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: American (42.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1890 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Roanoke, VA (36.4 miles , pop. 94,911).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Greensboro, NC (84.5 miles , pop. 223,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (354.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Radford, VA (1.1 miles ),
Fairlawn, VA (1.3 miles ),
Belspring, VA (2.0 miles ),
Belview, VA (2.3 miles ),
Parrott, VA (2.3 miles ),
Dublin, VA (2.4 miles ),
Snowville, VA (2.7 miles),
Prices Fork, VA (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 37.13 N, Longitude: 80.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 540

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

2.6%
Virginia:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 59.8. This is better than average.

City:

59.8
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 2.73. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.73
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

New River-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 48.1 miles away from the New River place center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/21/1977, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 28.1 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

New River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 20% 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 155.2 miles away from New River center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 53.3 miles away from New River center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 197.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 73.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 76.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 143.8 miles away from New River center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pulaski County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Ice Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near New River:

  • INTREPID USA HEALTHCARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 1 miles away; RADFORD, VA)
  • RADFORD HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; RADFORD, VA)
  • CARILION HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; RADFORD, VA)
  • CARILION HOSPICE SERVICES NEW RIVER VALLEY (Hospital, about 2 miles away; RADFORD, VA)
  • DAVITA - RADFORD DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; RADFORD, VA)
  • HIGHLAND RIDGE REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; DUBLIN, VA)
  • SUNRISE CARE AND REHAB-NEW RIVER VALLEY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; DUBLIN, VA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New River:

  • Radford University (about 3 miles; Radford, VA; Full-time enrollment: 9,426)
  • New River Community College (about 7 miles; Dublin, VA; FT enrollment: 3,007)
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (about 12 miles; Blacksburg, VA; FT enrollment: 30,984)
  • Wytheville Community College (about 30 miles; Wytheville, VA; FT enrollment: 2,193)
  • Concord University (about 31 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)
  • Roanoke College (about 32 miles; Salem, VA; FT enrollment: 2,316)
  • American National University (about 34 miles; Salem, VA; FT enrollment: 2,297)

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Pulaski County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.9%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in New River:

Marital status in New River, VA
  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 23.8%

For population 25 years and over in New River:

  • High school or higher: 96.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 72.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 46.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for New River, VA (based on Pulaski County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,06552
Mainline Protestant4,95834
Black Protestant1763
Catholic811
Other31
None20,589-
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: 7
Pulaski County:

2.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Pulaski County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
This county:

6.29 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

5.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.0%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.3%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

19.2%
Virginia:

18.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in New River:

  • WKNV (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FAIRLAWN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WRAD (1460 AM; 5 kW; RADFORD, VA; Owner: NEW RIVER VALLEY RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
  • WPIN (810 AM; daytime; 4 kW; DUBLIN, VA; Owner: DUBLIN RADIO)
  • WWVT (1260 AM; daytime; 3 kW; CHRISTIANSBURG, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WFNR (710 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLACKSBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WNRV (990 AM; 5 kW; NARROWS-PEARISBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPAQ (740 AM; 10 kW; MOUNT AIRY, NC; Owner: RALPH D. EPPERSON)
  • WVBE (610 AM; 5 kW; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WKEX (1430 AM; 1 kW; BLACKSBURG, VA; Owner: BASE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WBLB (1340 AM; 1 kW; PULASKI, VA; Owner: WBLB, INC)
  • WBDY (1190 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKBA (1550 AM; daytime; 10 kW; VINTON, VA; Owner: TINKER CREEK BROADCASTERS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in New River:

  • KHPR (88.1 FM; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WWBU (101.7 FM; RADFORD, VA; Owner: NEW RIVER VALLEY RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
  • WPIN-FM (91.5 FM; DUBLIN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WPSK-FM (107.1 FM; PULASKI, VA; Owner: NEW RIVER VALLEY RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
  • WFNR-FM (100.7 FM; CHRISTIANSBURG, VA; Owner: NEW RIVER VALLEY RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
  • W244AV (96.7 FM; BLACKSBURG, ETC., VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBRW (105.3 FM; BLACKSBURG, VA; Owner: NEW RIVER VALLEY RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
  • W273AA (102.5 FM; BLACKSBURG, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WXLK (92.3 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WSLQ (99.1 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WSLC-FM (94.9 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WVTF (89.1 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • W261AH (100.1 FM; RADFORD, ETC., VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W261AI (100.1 FM; FAIRLAWN, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WROV-FM (96.3 FM; MARTINSVILLE, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHAJ (104.5 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WHKX (106.3 FM; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKOY-FM (100.9 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBRF (98.1 FM; GALAX, VA; Owner: BLUE RIDGE RADIO, INC.)
  • WPIB (91.1 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.0mTotal length
  • $7,770,000Total costs
  • 3,438Total average daily traffic
  • 87Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,782Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • SR624, Sr624 Rr Crossing At Mp Nb302.73 (Lat: 37.135944 Lon: -80.590083), Type: Bant, Structure height: 2.5 m, Overall height: 3.1 m, Call Sign: WPYY407, Licensee ID: L00008014,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.380 MHz, 161.190 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2023, Expiration Date: 12/01/2033, Certifier: Jerry R Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 650 West Peachtree St, Nw, Box 41, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 660-4050, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in New River, VA
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in New River, VA
  • 100.0%Coal or coke


New River compared to Virginia state average:

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