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Arnheim
Arnheim is a historic plantation house located at Radford, Virginia. It was built between 1838 and 1840, and is a two-story, three-bay, Federal / Greek Revival–style brick dwelling.
About Radford
Independent city in Virginia, United StatesRadford (formerly Lovely Mount, Central City, English Ferry and Ingle's Ferry) is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of 2020, the population was 16,070 by the United States Census Bureau. For statistical purposes, the Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Radford with neighboring Montgomery County. Radford is included in the Blacksburg–Christiansburg metropolitan area. Radford is the home of Radford University. Despite its name, the Radford Arsenal, historically a major employer of city residents, is in neighboring Pulaski and Montgomery counties. Radford City has four schools: McHarg Elementary, Belle Heth Elementary, Dalton Intermediate, and Radford High Scho…
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Housing in Radford
The typical Radford home is worth about $271,000, up 3.2% in a year, 35% below the Virginia typical home.
A strong seller's market
Safety in Radford
Safety Grade B-
Radford reports less crime per resident than 52% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Radford
Full picture →About one in 5 of Radford’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Blacksburg (15%), Christiansburg (10%) and Roanoke (6%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Health in Radford
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 82% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Virginia
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Radford
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Radford
Full climate →Radford has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Radford
All Radford schools →School Grade A
The public schools Radford’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 86% of Virginia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within VA. Ratings are from neighbors.
Radford is a college town
Colleges →of Radford’s residents are enrolled in college. Radford University has about 5,864 students on campus.
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