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Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
The Lucky Ducky
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Drakes Branch.
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.1% D+
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The cost of living in Drakes Branch is 88/100 - which is 19% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Drakes Branch crime rates are 2,924 per 100k, which is 54% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
2,560 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
364 crimes per 100k C-
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The median income in Drakes Branch is $23,125 - which is 65% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$23,125 F
Unemployment Rate
1.0% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Drakes Branch Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Drakes Branch home prices are $117,700 - which is 53% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$117,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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The Drakes Branch graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
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High School Grad. Rates
75% D
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  • Drakes Branch has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Drakes Branch crime rates are 54% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Drakes Branch is 19% lower than the Virginia average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Drakes Branch? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Drakes Branch? Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Drakes Branch.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Drakes Branch? The cost of living in Drakes Branch is 88/100 - which is 19% lower than Virginia.
      Drakes Branch
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Drakes Branch? Drakes Branch crime rates are 2,924, which are 54% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,924 per 100k people

      28% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      28% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Drakes Branch? The median income in Drakes Branch is $23,125 which is 65% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $23,12558% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,46145% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      79% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Drakes Branch a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Drakes Branch home prices? Drakes Branch home prices are $117,700 - which is 53% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $117,70036% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70026% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Drakes Branch have good schools? The Drakes Branch graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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