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Sharps, VA — ZIP 22548

Population: 115 (Census ACS)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with earthquake, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Arrowhead Associates, Inc./Scovill Corp. (18 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
290
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Highest AQI recorded (year)
79

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (28 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Bill Davenport Memorial Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
MEDSTAR SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL, JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
63.9%
Households with broadband internet
20.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
120,989
Average weekly wage
$1,538
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22548?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22548?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22548?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22548?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 22548?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22548?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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