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About Tangier
Town and island in the Chesapeake Bay, United StatesTangier is a town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States, on Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay. The population was 436 at the 2020 census. Since 1850, the island's landmass has been reduced by 67%. Under the mid-range sea level rise scenario, much of the remaining landmass is expected to be lost in the next 50 years and the town will likely need to be abandoned. The people who came to permanently settle the island arrived in the 1770s, and were farmers. In the late 19th century, the islanders began to become more dependent on harvesting crabs and oysters from the Chesapeake Bay. As the waterman livelihood became more important and more lucrative, there were often conflicts among the…
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Work & commute in Tangier
Full picture →Most working residents leave Tangier for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Accomac (11%), Parksley (5%) and Virginia Beach (4%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Tangier
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Tangier
Full climate →Tangier has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Tangier
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The public schools Tangier’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 72% of Virginia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
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.
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