Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
The best of Onancock’s subject grades are an A− for walkability and an A+ for history; the weakest is a D for incomes. 33% of residents are 65 or older in Onancock, against 16% in Virginia’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. On hazard risk, just 2 of Virginia’s 372 towns do worse. Onancock's schools rank behind 72% of the state's. Only 2 of Virginia’s 371 towns score higher on history. Onancock has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Onancock beats most towns.
Hopkins and Brother StoreCoastal flooding makes up 34% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Virginia), ordered by how far Onancock is from typical.
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The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1933.
5 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Onancock, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Onancock.
People 65 and older are 34% of residents (17% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 25% of residents (39% statewide). Onancock’s median age is 44.5 years, above both the Virginia town median (38.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). 25% of Onancock residents are under 18.
| Onancock | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 25% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 44% | 29% |
60% women, 40% men
About 67 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.7 points). Across Virginia, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Onancock | VA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.2% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.9% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.6% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.6% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.2% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.3% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.6% | 23.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.7% | 17.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17% | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 23.1% | 18.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
Onancock’s FEMA risk score is 84 of 100. Since 2012, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Onancock.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
49% of adults have high blood pressure in Onancock. Onancock beats the Virginia average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 39% of adults have obesity in Onancock.
| Onancock | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 33% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 79% | 79% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 23% | 25% |
| What stands out | Onancock | VA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.3% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.2% | 76.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 6.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Most working residents leave Onancock for work: only 3% work in town. The average trip to work in Onancock is 18 minutes. Jobs based in Onancock fell to 294 in 2023, 221 fewer than in 2013.
| Onancock | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $102,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 4.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Onancock home is worth about $300,000, up 3.5% in a year, 27% below the Virginia typical home.
| Onancock | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $904 a month | $1,762 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 60% | 68% | 73% |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Onancock has mild winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 29° and about 7 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Onancock's reported crime rate is close to Virginia's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025.
| Onancock | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 15.5 per 1,000 residents | 14.6 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.6 per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | 1.6 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
0.6 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Onancock Gazebo Area | 0.2 mi | 1 |
| 2. Onancock Town Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Onancock
About 3 of every 100 Onancock residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Virginia.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
5 places in Onancock on the National Register of Historic Places.
5 notable people were born in Onancock.
Town in Virginia, United States
Onancock ( oh-NAN-kok) is a town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Onancock had a population of 1,169.
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That is 5.1 years of the area's median household income ($58,993 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
5 notable people were born here, including Josh Nolz and Barbara Bohannan-Sheppard.
