Wise
7.2
High score (8-10)
Wise County is southwest Virginia coal country with the University of Virginia's College at Wise as an unexpected academic presence in a post-coal economy. Norton is the independent city within the county (listed separately). The UVA-Wise campus brings some educational demographic to a very remote area. Still very rural and economically challenged.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Wise County has UVA's College at Wise as its academic anchor, which provides some social infrastructure in an otherwise very rural coal-heritage county. Limited options overall.
Lower score (below 6)
Wise County is post-coal southwest Virginia in geographic and economic isolation. UVA-Wise is small and its campus life doesn't create meaningful public social infrastructure. An outsider finds very little here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Wise, Virginia?
$39k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Wise, Virginia?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Wise, Virginia?
20% men have degree
What's the average male height in Wise, Virginia?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Wise, Virginia?
Local women avg 29.3