South Boston, Virginia

Population 8,127

South Boston is located in Halifax County, VA. The population is 8,127, making South Boston the largest city in Halifax County.

There are 5 public schools in South Boston with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for South Boston is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in South Boston is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date South Boston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near South Boston include Riverdale, Halifax and Mountain Road.

South Boston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.5%

Crime Rate

48.55% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 79
  • Violent Crimes: 368
  • Robbery: 53
  • Burglary: 684
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

89.40% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in South Boston
  • 1.23 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

182 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 168

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Virginia unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in South Boston, VA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates South Boston's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
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1 Private School

Centerville Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in South Boston, VA

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  • In 2002, the city of South Boston, VA issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2001, the city of South Boston, VA issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $479
  • 1 Bedroom: $534
  • 2 Bedrooms: $702
  • 3 Bedrooms: $926
  • 4 Bedrooms: $972

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Environmental Hazards

182 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    South Boston, VA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    South Boston, VA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    South Boston, VA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.47°
  • February 41.73°
  • March 50.17°
  • April 59.12°
  • May 66.81°
  • June 75.9°
  • July 79.03°
  • August 77.86°
  • September 71.17°
  • October 59.3°
  • November 48.58°
  • December 41.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for South Boston, VA

Earthquakes
South Boston, VA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
South Boston, VA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
South Boston, VA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
South Boston, VA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in South Boston, VA: $31,885

Unemployment

Unemployment in South Boston is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.70%
White Collar - 56.30%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Robert Hurt

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

13 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in South Boston, VA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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