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Halifax’s story
Halifax in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 4 places on the National Register.
HalifaxVA
A town of 1,496. A regional job hub with 2,202 jobs.
Population
1,496
−14.6% since 2010
Typical home
$177K
+10.9% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
54.7
years
Jobs based here
2,202
A job hub
What makes Halifax stand out
The 3 things Halifax does most differently from other towns.
2,202jobs here
Work
2,202 jobs
based in Halifax, a regional job hub
13% of working residents work in town.
$177Ktypical home
Housing
$177K typical home
57% below the VA typical home
Up 10.9% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Halifax
Health
90% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than VA on 2 measures, worse on 19.
A shrinking town
Halifax has shrunk 14.6% since 2010
1,309 people in 2010; 1,496 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Halifax’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Mostly Clear
H 0° · L 60°
Local news
All →- FERC investigating Banister Lake dam operator after low water levels, fish killWSET · Sep 23
- Banister River fish kill sparks questions in Halifax CountyWDBJ7 · Sep 15
- Russell Layne found not guilty in 2017 murder of wife Emma LayneWDBJ7 · Sep 2
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Halifax. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Halifax
Most working residents leave Halifax for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are South Boston (19%), Riverdale (11%) and Danville (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
13%work in town
Where working residents work
In Halifax13%
South Boston19%
Riverdale11%
Danville5%
Lynchburg3%
17 mi
median commute distance
2,202
jobs based in Halifax
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Halifax home is worth about $177K
The typical Halifax home is worth about $177,000, up 10.9% in a year, 57% below the Virginia typical home.
$177KZillow home value
Typical home value
Halifax$177K
Virginia$415K
+10.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Halifax beats the Virginia average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Virginia
2 better11 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Halifax | VA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.5% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 76.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.1% | 6.2% |
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
3.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
10th
percentile among VA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 9% of U.S. communities.
9risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Halifax has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–50°
Spring45–69°
Summer65–86°
Fall47–70°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Halifax
Halifax's reported crime rate is below Virginia's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Halifax0.9
Virginia2.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Halifax8.3
Virginia13.9
U.S.15.5
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
9
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
1.2% of Halifax is conserved land
2.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
1.2%conserved
1.2%
conserved · 29 of 2,440 acres
2.0 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Small town
1,496 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Mountain RoadHalifax
Landmarks
4 places in Halifax on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Halifax
19 notable people were born in Halifax.
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Mamye BaCoteAmerican politician · 1939–2020
C
Charles LeighPlayer of American football · 1945–2006
M
Monroe LeighAmerican political scientist · 1919–2001About Halifax
Town in Virginia, United States
Halifax is a town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States, along the Banister River. As of the 2020 census, Halifax had a population of 1,118. It is the county seat of Halifax County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,118
- Area
- 3.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 495 ft
- ZIP code
- 24558
- Area code
- 434
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