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Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Population in 2022: 51,158 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +26.4%
Males: 24,693  (48.3%)
Females: 26,465  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

25.7 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 22802, 22807.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,580 (it was $29,949 in 2000)
Harrisonburg:

$55,580
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,057 (it was $14,898 in 2000)

Harrisonburg city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $315,175 (it was $119,300 in 2000)
Harrisonburg:

$315,175
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $305,751; detached houses: $338,758; townhouses or other attached units: $232,850; in 2-unit structures: $289,073; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $185,606; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $158,573; mobile homes: $28,236

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,044.

March 2022 cost of living index in Harrisonburg: 87.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.2%
(28.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 37.5% for Black residents, 20.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 15.8% for American Indian residents, 19.8% for other race residents, 22.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Harrisonburg, VA (2022)
    • 32,90462.4%White alone
    • 11,92022.6%Hispanic
    • 4,5858.7%Two or more races
    • 2,1944.2%Black alone
    • 2,1144.0%Asian alone
    • 2170.4%Other race alone
    • 170.03%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 107 registered sex offenders living in Harrisonburg, Virginia as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Harrisonburg is 492 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Harrisonburg by year

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2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(2.0)		1
(2.0)		1
(2.0)		1
(1.9)		0
(0.0)		1
(1.9)		3
(5.7)		4
(7.4)		4
(7.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(1.9)		2
(3.7)		1
(1.9)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		9
(20.2)		11
(22.5)		15
(30.3)		17
(33.6)		17
(32.8)		21
(40.4)		24
(45.1)		23
(43.4)		27
(50.3)		19
(34.6)		36
(66.2)		18
(33.7)		29
(54.1)		26
(50.6)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		27
(60.5)		13
(26.6)		19
(38.4)		24
(47.5)		17
(32.8)		11
(21.1)		12
(22.5)		29
(54.7)		10
(18.6)		13
(23.7)		18
(33.1)		14
(26.2)		9
(16.8)		8
(15.6)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		99
(222.0)		66
(134.9)		64
(129.3)		70
(138.5)		71
(137.2)		71
(136.5)		82
(154.1)		61
(115.2)		89
(165.7)		76
(138.5)		66
(121.4)		87
(162.8)		86
(160.5)		94
(183.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		187
(419.3)		135
(276.0)		158
(319.2)		152
(300.8)		205
(396.0)		228
(438.2)		158
(296.8)		165
(311.5)		114
(212.2)		98
(178.6)		69
(126.9)		75
(140.3)		64
(119.4)		65
(126.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		1,003
(2,249)		905
(1,850)		871
(1,760)		889
(1,760)		1,129
(2,181)		898
(1,726)		1,049
(1,971)		896
(1,691)		740
(1,378)		713
(1,299)		829
(1,524)		698
(1,306)		723
(1,349)		812
(1,581)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		54
(121.1)		36
(73.6)		36
(72.7)		27
(53.4)		35
(67.6)		28
(53.8)		33
(62.0)		40
(75.5)		43
(80.0)		25
(45.6)		44
(80.9)		52
(97.3)		24
(44.8)		52
(101.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)		5
(11.2)		11
(22.5)		7
(14.1)		6
(11.9)		1
(1.9)		3
(5.8)		3
(5.6)		3
(5.7)		3
(5.6)		3
(5.5)		6
(11.0)		2
(3.7)		5
(9.3)		1
(1.9)
City-Data.com crime index207.7156.3164.2168.6187.8170.0182.0181.0170.2145.2163.5141.0153.8165.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

- means the value is smaller than the state average.
- means the value is about the same as the state average.
- means the value is bigger than the state average.
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City-data.com crime index in Harrisonburg, VA

Crime rate in Harrisonburg detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 122 (99 officers - 82 male; 17 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
Virginia average:

2.24
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Ancestries: German (9.4%), American (6.9%), English (5.9%), Irish (5.5%), European (3.0%), Italian (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1849

Elevation: 1352 feet

Land area: 17.6 square miles.

Population density: 2,913 people per square mile   (average).

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9,232 residents are foreign born (9.4% Latin America, 4.3% Asia, 1.9% Africa).

This city:

17.5%
Virginia:

12.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,846 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,645 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lynchburg, VA (73.7 miles , pop. 65,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (105.5 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (226.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Massanetta Springs, VA (1.9 miles ),
Dayton, VA (2.0 miles ),
Bridgewater, VA (2.6 miles ),
Mount Crawford, VA (2.7 miles ),
Massanutten, VA (2.8 miles ),
Weyers Cave, VA (3.3 miles ),
Broadway, VA (3.5 miles ),
Grottoes, VA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.44 N, Longitude: 78.87 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +14,058 (+26.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 17,392 (73.0%)

Area code: 540

Distribution of median household income in Harrisonburg, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Harrisonburg, VA in 2022
Harrisonburg satellite photo by USGS

Harrisonburg tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Virginia:

2.7%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Harrisonburg, VA
Historical housing units in Harrisonburg, VA

Population change in the 1990s: +9,635 (+31.2%).
Most common industries in Harrisonburg, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.7%)
  • Food (6.7%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
  • Construction (4.2%)
  • Public administration (2.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (14.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.9%)
  • Food (9.7%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
  • Public administration (2.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (2.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.6%)
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Food (3.7%)
  • Social assistance (3.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Harrisonburg, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)

Average climate in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Harrisonburg, Virginia environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 57.0. This is better than average.

City:

57.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 8.28. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.28
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.349. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.349
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.61. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.61
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Harrisonburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Virginia state average. It is 53% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/30/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.0 miles away from the Harrisonburg city center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/25/1985, a category F3 tornado 29.8 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Harrisonburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 62.9 miles away from Harrisonburg center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 182.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 60.0 miles away from Harrisonburg center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 62.5 miles away from Harrisonburg center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 79.4 miles away from Harrisonburg center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 225.7 miles away from Harrisonburg center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rockingham County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Storms: 4, Droughts: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Harrisonburg topographic map

Hospitals in Harrisonburg:

  • FIRST CHOICE HOME SERVICES INC (1436 SOUTH MAIN STREET PO BOX 1146)
  • HARRISON ICF-MR (1631 VIRGINIA AVENUE)
  • ROCKINGHAM MEM HOSPITAL HOSPIC (235 CANTRELL AVENUE)
  • ROCKINGHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 2010 HEALTH CAMPUS DRIVE)

Nursing Homes in Harrisonburg:

  • AVANTE AT HARRISONBURG (94 SOUTH AVENUE)
  • CAMELOT HALL NRS HOME (1225 RESERVOIR ST)
  • HARRISONBURG HLTH AND REHAB CNTR (1225 RESERVOIR STREET)
  • LIBERTY HOUSE NURS HOME (94 SOUTH AVE)
  • OAK LEA NSG HOME (1475 VIRGINIA AVENUE)
  • SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (3935 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE, SUITE A)

Dialysis Facilities in Harrisonburg:

  • DAVITA - HARRISONBURG DIALYSIS (871 CANTRELL AVE)

Home Health Centers in Harrisonburg:

  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF HARRISONBURG (1453 BROOKHAVEN DRIVE)
  • CONTINUING CARE HH SERVICES (579 EAST MARKET STREET)
  • RMH HOME HEALTH CARE (411 STONE SPRING ROAD)

Airports and heliports located in Harrisonburg:

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Colleges/Universities in Harrisonburg:

  • James Madison University (Full-time enrollment: 19,727; Location: 800 South Main Street; Public; Website: www.jmu.edu/; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Eastern Mennonite University (Full-time enrollment: 1,413; Location: 1200 Park Rd; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.emu.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Harrisonburg:

  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 12 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,891)
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus (about 35 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 22,274)
  • Piedmont Virginia Community College (about 37 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 3,029)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 53 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)
  • Germanna Community College (about 60 miles; Locust Grove, VA; FT enrollment: 4,455)
  • Shenandoah University (about 64 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • Lynchburg College (about 75 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 2,456)

Public high school in Harrisonburg:

  • HARRISONBURG HIGH (Students: 1,335, Location: 1001 GARBERS CHURCH ROAD, Grades: 9-12)

Private high schools in Harrisonburg:

  • EASTERN MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 384, Location: 801 PARKWOOD DR, Grades: KG-12)
  • BEREA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 107, Location: 1351 GARBERS CHURCH RD, Grades: 1-12)
  • CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 66, Location: 6083 MOUNT CLINTON PIKE, Grades: UG-12)
  • SHENANDOAH ACADEMY (Students: 33, Location: 1000 CHICAGO AVE, Grades: 2-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Harrisonburg:

  • THOMAS HARRISON MIDDLE (Students: 938, Location: 1311 W. MARKET STREET, Grades: 5-8)
  • STONE SPRING ELEM (Students: 624, Location: 1575 PEACH GROVE AVE, Grades: PK-4)
  • WATERMAN ELEM (Students: 592, Location: 451 CHICAGO AVE, Grades: PK-4)
  • KEISTER ELEM (Students: 529, Location: 100 MARYLAND AVENUE, Grades: PK-4)
  • SPOTSWOOD ELEM (Students: 510, Location: 400 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, Grades: PK-4)
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEM (Students: 474, Location: 2800 RAWLEY PIKE, Grades: PK-5)
  • PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM (Students: 383, Location: 215 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, Grades: PK-5)
  • LACEY SPRING ELEM (Students: 354, Location: 8621 NORTH VALLEY PIKE, Grades: PK-5)
  • SMITHLAND ELEM (Location: 474 LINDA LANE, Grades: KG-4)
  • SKYLINE MIDDLE (Location: 470 LINDA LANE, Grades: 5-8)

Private elementary/middle schools in Harrisonburg:

  • CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 128, Location: 197 CORNERSTONE DR, Grades: PK-8)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL & DAYCARE-2 (Students: 99, Location: 342 NEFF AVE, Grades: PK-5)
  • WOODLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 71, Location: 1350 PEACH GROVE AVE, Grades: PK-1)
See full list of schools located in Harrisonburg

Library in Harrisonburg:

  • MASSANUTTEN REGIONAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,086,253; Location: 174 S. MAIN STREET; 248,640 books; 9 e-books; 13,844 audio materials; 23,026 video materials; 8 local licensed databases; 18 state licensed databases; 457 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Harrisonburg, VA ZIP Codes: 22801 22802 22803 22807

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Harrisonburg: Greek Row (A), Spotswood Country Club (B), Eastover Tennis Courts (C), Wilson Hall (D), Wayland Hall (E), Walter Reed Hall (F), Spottswood Hall (G), Sheldon Hall (H), Rockingham Public Library (I), Maury Hall (J), Madison Memorial Library (K), Logan Hall (L), Johnson Hall (M), Jackson Hall (N), Harrison Hall (O), Gifford Hall (P), Fire Station Number 1 (Q), Converse Hall (R), Cleveland Hall (S), Burrus Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Valley Plaza Shopping Center (1), Cloverleaf Shopping Center (2), Valley Mall (3), Waterman Square Shopping Center (4), Dukes Plaza Shopping Center (5), R Ham Square Shopping Center (6), Valley Center Shopping Center (7), Shops at Valley Mall Shopping Center (8), Skyline Village Plaza Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Harrisonburg include: Catholic Church of the Blessed Sacrament (A), Saint Stephens United Church of Christ (B), Asbury United Methodist Church (C), Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (D), Broad Street Mennonite Church (E), Chicago Avenue Mennonite Church (F), Church of Christ (G), Church of God in Christ (H), Church of the Nazarene (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Woodbine Cemetery (1), Cedar Grove Cemetery (2), New Hope Cemetery (3), Mable Memorial Cemetery (4), Newton Cemetery (5), Hebrew Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Newman Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Harrisonburg include: Morrison Park (1), Purcell Park (2), Hillandale Park (3), Ramblewood Field (4), Bomberger Field (5), Gehman Field (6), Turt Field (7), Bridgeforth Stadium (8), Mauck Stadium (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Harrisonburg Children's Museum (30 North Main Street), James Madison University (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 605 Port Republic Road), Billiards Games & Things (Amusement & Theme Parks; 23 Toni Street), Captain Tee's (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1594 South Main Street), Showalter Amusement Company (Amusement & Theme Parks; 23 Toni Street), Bull Pen (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1945 Deyerle Avenue), Harrisonburg-Rockingham Convention & Visitors Buru (10 East Gay Street), Carlson Wagonlit Travel (Tours & Charters; 39 Burgess Road).

Hotels: Hampton Inn Harrisonburg (85 Univblvd I-81@EXIT 247-A), Econo Lodge Harrisonburg (1703 East Market Street), Days Inn Harrisonburg (1131 Forest Hill Road), Belle Meade Red Carpet Inn - Gift Shop (US11 South), Comfort Inn Harrisonburg (1440 E Market St), Belle Meade Red Carpet Inn (3210 South Main Street), Casey's Sports Grill & Spirits (1400 East Market Street), Courtyard By Marriott (1890 Evelyn Byrd Avenue), Best Western Harrisonburg Inn (45 Burgess Road).

Courts: United States Government - Bankruptcy Court- Clerk's Office Federal (Federal Building), United States Government - Bankruptcy Court- Judges Chambers Federal (Federal Building), Rockingham County - Courts- Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court (181 South Liberty Street), United States Government - United States District Court- Clerk's Ofc (Federal Building), Virginia Commonwealth - Juvenile Justice Dept- 26th District Court Service (53 Court Square Suite 210).

Birthplace of: Ralph Sampson - Basketball player, Akeem Jordan - Football player, Alan Knicely - Baseball player, Bill Mims - Politician, Dell Curry - Basketball player, John Wade - 2005 NFL player (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, born: Jan 25, 1975), Maggie Stiefvater - Novelist, Page Dunlap - College golfer, Tim Leffel - Travel writer, Travis Harper - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Tampa Bay Devil Rays, born: May 21, 1976).

Rockingham County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Harrisonburg and their reported violations in the past:

HARRISONBURG, CITY OF (Population served: 48,914, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (LT2) - In JAN-01-2008, Contaminant: LT2ESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2008), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-05-2008), St Compliance achieved (FEB-07-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-09-2008)
FIELDCREST MANUFACTURED HOME COMM (Address: Suite 18 , Population served: 130, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-25-2011), St Public Notif requested (JUL-25-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In AUG-02-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-04-2013), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-04-2013), St Public Notif received (MAR-24-2014)
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In JUN-25-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-03-2013), St Public Notif requested (SEP-03-2013)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-2005), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-13-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-08-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-01-2007)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JAN-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-2005), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-13-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-08-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-01-2007)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
US FOREST SERVICE BRANDYWINE (Address: 401 OAKWOOD DRIVE , Serves WV, Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-06-2013), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-06-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-13-2013)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In SEP-2012, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-14-2012), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-14-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUN-10-2013)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In AUG-2012, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2012), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-11-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUN-10-2013)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
  • 5 other older monitoring violations
PACKSADDLE GOLF COURSE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Harrisonburg that have no violations reported:

  • HARRISONBURG MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 93, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HARMANY HILLS - RCPW (Population served: 80, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • COUNTRYSIDE SANITARY DISTRICT - RCPW (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

47.0%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.5%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Harrisonburg in 2010:

  • 6,677 people in college/university student housing
  • 378 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 303 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 100 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 95 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 30 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Harrisonburg in 2000:

  • 6,155 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 591 people in nursing homes
  • 206 people in state prisons
  • 101 people in other types of correctional institutions
  • 71 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 54 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 11 people in other group homes
  • 5 people in homes for the mentally ill

Banks with most branches in Harrisonburg (2011 data):

  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Dayton Pike Branch, Sunnyside Branch, Parkview Branch, Harrisonburg Main Branch, Harrisonburg South Branch. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • United Bank: Rockingham Heritage Bank Harrisonbur, South Main Branch, Red Front Branch, Chicago Ave Branch. Info updated 2007/08/13: Bank assets: $3,634.1 mil, Deposits: $2,729.4 mil, headquarters in Fairfax, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 57 total offices, Holding Company: United Bankshares, Inc.
  • SunTrust Bank: Port Road Branch, Market & Mason Branch, Valley Mall Branch. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • StellarOne Bank: South High Street Branch, University Boulevard Branch, Harrisonburg Branch. Info updated 2008/06/06: Bank assets: $2,911.7 mil, Deposits: $2,404.3 mil, headquarters in Christiansburg, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 58 total offices, Holding Company: Stellarone Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Pleasant Hill Branch, Valley Mall Branch, Market Street Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Carter Bank & Trust: North Mason Street Branch at 75 North Mason Street, branch established on 1999/09/17; South Main at 2169 South Main Street, branch established on 2004/11/15. Info updated 2007/02/23: Bank assets: $3,970.4 mil, Deposits: $3,610.0 mil, headquarters in Martinsville, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 123 total offices
  • The First Bank and Trust Company: East Harrisonburg Branch at 1880 East Market Street, branch established on 2005/06/01; Harrisonburg Branch at 396 South High Street, branch established on 2001/04/04. Info updated 2007/04/05: Bank assets: $1,247.0 mil, Deposits: $1,102.9 mil, headquarters in Lebanon, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices, Holding Company: First Bancorp, Inc.
  • Summit Community Bank, Inc: South Main Street Branch at 224 South Main Street, branch established on 2004/11/01; Neff Avenue Branch at 182 Neff Avenue, branch established on 2003/05/15. Info updated 2007/06/26: Bank assets: $1,442.5 mil, Deposits: $1,025.3 mil, headquarters in Moorefield, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 17 total offices, Holding Company: Summit Financial Group, Inc.
  • Pioneer Bank: Valley Finance Services, Division Of Branch at 932 West Market Street, branch established on 2002/01/01; Harrisonburg Branch at 890 West Market Street, branch established on 1999/08/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $164.5 mil, Deposits: $134.0 mil, headquarters in Stanley, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Pioneer Bankshares, Inc.
  • 7 other banks with 11 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Harrisonburg:

Marital status in Harrisonburg, VA
  • Never married: 56.9%
  • Now married: 31.5%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

For population 25 years and over in Harrisonburg:

  • High school or higher: 83.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.4%
  • Unemployed: 9.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.3
Virginia average:

12.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Harrisonburg
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Harrisonburg, VA (based on Rockingham County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant18,35795
Mainline Protestant12,61462
Catholic1711
Other1192
None45,053-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
This county:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Rockingham County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Here:

1.63 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Rockingham County:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
Rockingham County:

4.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.1%
State:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Rockingham County:

26.7%
Virginia:

26.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.9%
Virginia:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.6%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Harrisonburg:

27.7
Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Harrisonburg:

20.3%
Virginia:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.4%
Virginia:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Virginia:

6.8

Overweight people:
Harrisonburg:

27.4%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Harrisonburg:

56.2%
Virginia:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Harrisonburg:

80.6%
Virginia:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Harrisonburg, VA Residents

Harrisonburg government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $12,566,000 ($245.63)
    Water Utilities: $7,203,000 ($140.80)
    Electric Utilities: $2,621,000 ($51.23)
    Sewerage: $1,045,000 ($20.43)
    Transit Utilities: $203,000 ($3.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $28,000 ($0.55)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $90,259,000 ($1764.32)
    Electric Utilities: $51,536,000 ($1007.39)
    General - Other: $13,171,000 ($257.46)
    Police Protection: $12,514,000 ($244.61)
    Regular Highways: $12,342,000 ($241.25)
    Sewerage: $10,072,000 ($196.88)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,989,000 ($195.26)
    Correctional Institutions: $8,770,000 ($171.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,634,000 ($149.22)
    Transit Utilities: $5,303,000 ($103.66)
    Water Utilities: $4,246,000 ($83.00)
    Public Welfare - Other: $3,872,000 ($75.69)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,865,000 ($56.00)
    Housing and Community Development: $2,116,000 ($41.36)
    Central Staff Services: $1,909,000 ($37.32)
    Health - Other: $1,838,000 ($35.93)
    Financial Administration: $1,802,000 ($35.22)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $987,000 ($19.29)
    Libraries: $600,000 ($11.73)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $333,000 ($6.51)
    General Public Buildings: $331,000 ($6.47)
    Parking Facilities: $269,000 ($5.26)
    Air Transportation: $71,000 ($1.39)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,104,000 ($99.77)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Electric Utilities: $5,784,000 ($113.06)
    Other - Elementary and Secondary Education: $2,881,000 ($56.32)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $14,218,000 ($277.92)
    Electric Utilities: $3,117,000 ($60.93)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $50,957,000 ($996.07)

Harrisonburg government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $12,322,000 ($240.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,999,000 ($78.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,106,000 ($21.62)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $392,000 ($7.66)
    Other: $287,000 ($5.61)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Tuition and Transportation: $111,000 ($2.17)
    Parking Facilities: $109,000 ($2.13)
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $3,000 ($0.06)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $1,205,000 ($23.55)
    Highways: $946,000 ($18.49)
    Other: $378,000 ($7.39)
    Housing and Community Development: $345,000 ($6.74)
    Education: $161,000 ($3.15)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Education: $4,382,000 ($85.66)
    Electric Utilities: $63,000 ($1.23)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,697,000 ($52.72)
    Interest Earnings: $969,000 ($18.94)
    Fines and Forfeits: $587,000 ($11.47)
    Donations From Private Sources: $276,000 ($5.40)
    Rents: $122,000 ($2.38)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $58,457,000 ($1142.68)
    Water Utilities: $9,475,000 ($185.21)
    Transit Utilities: $1,897,000 ($37.08)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $59,553,000 ($1164.10)
    Highways: $14,533,000 ($284.08)
    Other: $5,452,000 ($106.57)
    Electric Utilities: $629,000 ($12.30)
    General Local Government Support: $360,000 ($7.04)
  • Tax - Property: $53,347,000 ($1042.79)
    Other License: $16,740,000 ($327.22)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,487,000 ($283.18)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $7,492,000 ($146.45)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,073,000 ($40.52)
    Motor Vehicle License: $1,333,000 ($26.06)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $1,199,000 ($23.44)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $569,000 ($11.12)
    Amusements License: $120,000 ($2.35)

Harrisonburg government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $181,479,000 ($3547.42)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $169,441,000 ($3312.11)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $21,100,000 ($412.45)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $21,100,000 ($412.45)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,038,000 ($235.31)

Harrisonburg government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $17,182,000 ($335.86)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $139,462,000 ($2726.10)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $24,100,000 ($471.09)
Businesses in Harrisonburg, VA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven6Kohl's1
AT&T1Kroger1
Ace Hardware1La-Z-Boy2
Advance Auto Parts2Lane Furniture4
Aeropostale1LensCrafters1
American Eagle Outfitters1Little Caesars Pizza1
Applebee's1Long John Silver's1
Arby's2Lowe's1
AutoZone2Marriott3
Barnes & Noble1Martin's1
Bath & Body Works1MasterBrand Cabinets9
Bed Bath & Beyond1McDonald's4
Best Western1Motel 61
Buffalo Wild Wings1New Balance1
Burger King2Nike11
CVS3Nissan1
Chevrolet1Old Navy1
Chick-Fil-A2Outback1
Chipotle1Outback Steakhouse1
Circle K1Pac Sun1
Cold Stone Creamery1Panera Bread1
Comfort Inn1Papa John's Pizza1
Costco1Payless1
Cracker Barrel1Penske1
Curves1PetSmart1
DHL1Pier 1 Imports1
Dairy Queen2Pizza Hut1
Days Inn3Plato's Closet1
Deb1Qdoba Mexican Grill1
Decora Cabinetry6Quiznos2
Domino's Pizza2RadioShack1
Dunkin Donuts3Red Lobster1
Econo Lodge1Rite Aid2
Eddie Bauer1Ruby Tuesday1
Express1Rue211
Fashion Bug1Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
FedEx13Sears1
Finish Line1Sleep Inn1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Spencer Gifts1
Ford1Sprint Nextel4
GNC3Staples1
GameStop3Starbucks4
Goodwill2Subaru1
H&R Block2Subway7
Hardee's1Super 81
Hilton2T-Mobile3
Holiday Inn3T.J.Maxx1
Hollister Co.1Taco Bell2
Home Depot1Target1
Honda1The Room Place1
Hot Topic1True Value1
Hyundai1U-Haul5
IHOP1UPS19
JCPenney1Vans2
Jimmy John's1Verizon Wireless2
Journeys1Victoria's Secret1
Justice1Waffle House1
KFC2Walmart2
Kincaid1Wendy's2
Kmart1

Strongest AM radio stations in Harrisonburg:

  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WKCY (1300 AM; 5 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHBG (1360 AM; 5 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WBTX (1470 AM; 5 kW; BROADWAY-TIMBERVILLE, VA; Owner: MASSANUTTEN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKTR (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; EARLYSVILLE, VA; Owner: WKTR, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKCI (970 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKDW (900 AM; 2 kW; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNLR (1150 AM; 2 kW; CHURCHVILLE, VA; Owner: NEW LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WINA (1070 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harrisonburg:

  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WXJM (88.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJDV (105.1 FM; BRIDGEWATER, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WEMC (91.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EASTERN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY)
  • WMRA (90.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WBHB-FM (96.1 FM; BROADWAY, VA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WVTU (89.3 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WCYK-FM (99.7 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLTK (103.3 FM; NEW MARKET, VA; Owner: MASSANUTTEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKCY-FM (104.3 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMRY (103.5 FM; CROZET, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WPVA (90.1 FM; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WVLS (89.7 FM; MONTEREY, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WWWV (97.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUMX (107.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: AIR VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WVTW (88.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Harrisonburg:

  • WAZM-CA (Channel 25; STAUNTON-WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: RUARCH ASSOCIATES LLC)
  • WHSV-TV (Channel 3; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W18AA (Channel 18; SOUTHERN ROCKINGHAM, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA)
  • WAZC-LP (Channel 16; LURAY, VA; Owner: RUARCH ASSOCIATES LLC)
  • W28BF (Channel 28; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W46AE (Channel 46; SOUTHERN ROCKINGHAM, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA)
  • W45AW (Channel 45; FULKS RUN, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV CORP.)
  • W38AV (Channel 38; LURAY, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV CORP.)
  • W21AC (Channel 21; CENT.ROCKINGHAM COUN, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA)
  • WQDK (Channel 257; AHOSKIE, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
Fatal accident count

Harrisonburg fatal accident list:

Nov 20, 2011 01:34 AM, Old Furnace Rd, Lat: 38.454000, Lon: -78.834850, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 27, 2009 02:10 AM, Us- 33, Rt 979, Lat: 38.453378, Lon: -78.867192, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 11, 1999 06:35 PM, Sr-42, Lat: 38.481498, Lon: -78.870723, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 91Number of bridges
  • 860ft / 262mTotal length
  • $10,568,000Total costs
  • 1,223,649Total average daily traffic
  • 177,933Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Harrisonburg, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 51930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 91950-1959
  • 341960-1969
  • 121970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 181990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Harrisonburg, VA
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Harrisonburg)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 122 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Harrisonburg, VA)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 68 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 70 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 231 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Harrisonburg)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Harrisonburg)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 32 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED126$167,071192$161,542705$176,17434$83,55913$430,769128$186,8361$8,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$215,6679$117,88941$164,0494$36,2500$09$88,8890$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED9$193,88927$159,370149$170,06711$44,3640$023$114,5222$87,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN14$162,35711$144,364152$175,9545$101,6000$020$122,3500$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS5$131,4001$388,00027$178,2961$156,0000$01$253,0000$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0001.00 , 0002.01, 0002.02, 0002.03, 0003.00, 0004.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED27$198,74130$171,8002$225,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$175,4294$203,5000$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$262,0003$169,3330$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$257,0003$130,3331$257,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$01$188,0000$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0001.00 , 0002.01, 0002.02, 0002.03, 0003.00, 0004.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Harrisonburg, VA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Harrisonburg, VA - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 201. The highest number of fire incidents - 400 took place in 2010, and the least - 25 in 2018. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Harrisonburg, VA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (47.8%), and Outside Fires (34.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Harrisonburg, VA
    • 1,63547.8%Structure Fires
    • 1,16234.0%Outside Fires
    • 46513.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1604.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Harrisonburg, VA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Harrisonburg, Virginia:

  • Hampton Inn, 85 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 , Phone: (540) 432-1111, Fax: (540) 432-0748
  • Hotel Harrisonburg, 1400 E Market St, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 , Phone: (540) 433-2521, Fax: (540) 434-7693
  • Comfort Inn Harrisonburg, 1440 E Market St, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 , Phone: (540) 433-6066, Fax: (540) 433-0793
  • Best Western Harrisonburg Inn, 45 Burgess Rd, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 , Phone: (540) 433-6089, Fax: (540) 433-6485
  • Quality Inn, 1881 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 , Phone: (540) 442-1515, Fax: (540) 442-6655
  • Sleep Inn, 1891 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 , Phone: (540) 433-7100, Fax: (540) 437-2144
  • Candlewood Suites Harrisonburg, 1560 Country Club Rd, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 , Phone: (757) 952-0115, Fax: (757) 952-1612
  • Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, 27 Covenant Dr, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 , Phone: (540) 433-2400, Fax: (540) 433-2500
  • 7 other hotels and motels
All 15 fire-safe hotels and motels in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Most common first names in Harrisonburg, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary37381.1 years
John26274.9 years
William26175.3 years
Charles23275.5 years
James21073.5 years
Robert19572.3 years
Margaret14582.4 years
Ruth14183.1 years
Helen13380.2 years
Virginia12682.1 years
Most common last names in Harrisonburg, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith18174.5 years
Miller16580.6 years
Shifflett11571.4 years
Showalter9681.0 years
Armentrout8777.4 years
Bowman7675.4 years
Hoover7175.7 years
Heatwole6782.5 years
Simmons6577.1 years
Good6377.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Harrisonburg, VA
  • 62.3%Electricity
  • 24.0%Utility gas
  • 10.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Wood
  • 0.6%Solar energy
  • 0.3%No fuel used
  • 0.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Harrisonburg, VA
  • 83.0%Electricity
  • 12.5%Utility gas
  • 1.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%No fuel used
  • 0.1%Other fuel


Harrisonburg compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.

Harrisonburg on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest maximum monthly sunshine amount (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: accommodation and food services (population 50,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of workers with very short commute times (9 minutes or less) (population 50,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities where the highest percentage of females (15+ years) which never married (with at least 10,000 females in this group)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest average sunshine amount (population 50,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity (population 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 100 cities with strongest arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services industries (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: accommodation and food services (population 50,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of females (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of renters (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: educational services (population 50,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities where the highest percentage of males (15+ years) which never married (with at least 10,000 males in this group)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of auto thefts per 100,000 residents (population 50,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (population 50,000+)"
  • #44 (22802) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Swiss first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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