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Crime in Radford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Radford. Key points include:
There were 194 total crimes in Radford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Radford is 1,115.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Radford is 212.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Radford is 902.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Radford is -47.39% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Radford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Radford / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 194 | 1,115.0 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 37 | 212.7 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 11.5 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 143.7 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 157 | 902.4 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 97.7 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 139 | 798.9 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 5.7 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Radford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Radford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Radford is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Radford is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Radford is $261,601.
The median income in Radford is $57,348.
Radford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Radford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Radford | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 93 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Radford, VA Weather
The average high in Radford is 64.7° and the average low is 41.6°.
There are 71.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.0 inches of precipitation each year with 23.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Radford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Radford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Radford
The current population in Radford is 16,726. The population has increased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,726 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 16,505 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 16,379 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 16,205 | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 17,833 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 17,691 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 17,630 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 17,380 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 17,186 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 17,057 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 16,993 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 16,705 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 16,511 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 16,374 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 16,318 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Radford
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Radford is:
80.9% White with 13,535 White residents.
9.2% African American with 1,544 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 406 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 57 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 445 Two Or More residents.
4.4% Hispanic with 731 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Radford | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.2% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Radford
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Radford is 55.7% female with 9,319 female residents.
Radford is 44.3% male with 7,407 male residents.
| Gender | Radford | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Radford for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Radford completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Radford completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Radford completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Radford completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Radford completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Radford completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Radford completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Radford completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Radford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Radford | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Radford, Virginia
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12.3% of households in Radford earn Less than $10,000.
7.0% of households in Radford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Radford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Radford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Radford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.4% of households in Radford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Radford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Radford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Radford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.1% of households in Radford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Radford | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.3% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
