Wise, Virginia

Population 3,287

Wise is located in Wise County, VA. The population is 3,287, making Wise the 2nd largest city in Wise County.

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

Cities near Wise include Norton, Riverview and Coeburn.

Wise Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 15.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.3%

Crime Rate

16.31% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 171
  • Violent Crimes: 103
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 205
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

73.80% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Wise
  • 3.04 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

68 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 66

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • 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 Wise, VA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Wise's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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Crime view details

1 Registered Offender search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $479
  • 1 Bedroom: $574
  • 2 Bedrooms: $702
  • 3 Bedrooms: $941
  • 4 Bedrooms: $952

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Environmental Hazards

68 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Wise, VA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Wise, VA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Wise, VA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.65°
  • February 39.27°
  • March 47.73°
  • April 57.15°
  • May 65.41°
  • June 73.33°
  • July 75.34°
  • August 75.38°
  • September 69.05°
  • October 56.5°
  • November 46.02°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wise, VA

Earthquakes
Wise, VA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wise, VA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wise, VA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wise, VA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wise, VA: $51,329

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wise is 4.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.58%
White Collar - 62.42%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Morgan Griffith

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Wise, VA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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