Living in Botetourt County, Virginia
Botetourt County is a county in Virginia with a population of around 33,347, part of the Roanoke, VA MSA metro area. The main communities are Buchanan, Troutville, Fincastle.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $908/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $288K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away.
Demographics
Botetourt County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 47 and a predominantly working-class population (28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Botetourt County, Virginia
Home price trend in Botetourt County
Top Cities and towns in Botetourt County
Fincastle
Population: 353
Home price:$282,646
Troutville
Population: 431
Home price:$284,233
Buchanan
Population: 1,178
Home price:$181,747
Rent Price trend in Botetourt County
Demographics & Amenities in Botetourt County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
47.2 Years
Average Family Size
3.12
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Botetourt County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Very LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Very LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Botetourt County
Average Summer temperature
87°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
50.89 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Botetourt County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.3%
Total Employer Establishments
204,131
Poverty (%)
10.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.1%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Botetourt County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inBotetourt County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Botetourt County
Robbery
0.03/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.73/ per 1000
Burglary
1.24/ per 1000
Arson
0.06/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Botetourt County