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Mountain Road, VA
Census-designated place in Halifax County, Virginia.
Population
1,574
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
183
ZIP codes
0
Mountain Road and its ZIP codes
Mountain Road at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $41,250 a year, 56% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,700 (69% below Virginia).
Local data for Mountain Road, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountain Road, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,250
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$119,700
Homeownership
85.2%
Bachelor's or higher
4.6%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Arab Americans (85), Irish Americans (49), Mexican Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Halifax County. PPP loans are for Mountain Road.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,351
11,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,300
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$263M
FY 2026, $7,734 per person
How people get to work
Mountain Road, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.0%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountain Road, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
872
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mountain Road, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
24.5%
U.S. 12.1% +12.4 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Mountain Road
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HalifaxTown | 3.6 mi | 3.8 |
| South BostonTown | 5.7 mi | 13.1 |
| RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Cluster SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.6 |
| ScottsburgTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| NathalieCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| CloverCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7 |
| VirgilinaTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Milton, NCTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| BrooknealTown | 21 mi | 3.5 |
| BlairsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| ChathamTown | 23 mi | 2 |
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.6 |
| GretnaTown | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| ClarksvilleTown | 25 mi | 2.9 |
| Roxboro, NCCity | 26 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountain Road, VA in?
- Mountain Road is in Halifax County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Mountain Road, VA?
- About 1,574 people live in Mountain Road, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountain Road?
- Nearby places include Halifax (3.6 mi), South Boston (5.7 mi), Riverdale (8.5 mi), Cluster Springs (11 mi), Scottsburg (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023