Colonial Heights, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,907 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
This city is just north of Petersburg, and sits along the Appomattox River.
Cultural Attractions
The Violet Bank Museum--a house, not a bank--was chosen by Robert E. Lee as his headquarters in 1864, and now displays an array of historical artifacts.
Historical
Colonial Heights was the Confederate Army's headquarters during the Battle of Petersburg.
Economy
A $500 million facility built by Chaparral Steel Co. is expected to bring over 400 jobs to the region.
Fun Fact
There is a mysterious cucumber magnolia tree in Colonial Heights that dates back to pre-Civil War days.
| Population [details] | 17,907 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 62.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 416.69 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 19.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 40.9 °F/20.38 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 84.03 °F/59.39 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 41.87 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 74 |
| Cost of living [details] | 104.3 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Washington (113.25 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL (17.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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