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Bath County, Virginia

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Community Profile Bath County

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Bath County is located in the Allegheny Mountains in west-central Virginia. It isbounded by the West Virginia state line. The county is known for its naturalbeauty and its unique way of life associated with an abundance of warmnatural springs. The county's economy is primarily tourist-oriented.

Roanoke is 75 miles south and Richmond, the state capital, is 143 miles east.

Bath County is located 75 miles north ofRoanoke and 143 miles west ofRichmond, the state capital.


Location


Population

Gender Distribution (2014) Male FemaleBath County 50.7% 49.3%

Race/Ethnicity (2014)

ClassificationProfile

AreaExtended

Labor Area

White 4,266 217,948

Black 226 11,476

Two or More 47 3,655

Asian 17 1,723

American Indian or Alaska Native 7 829

Pacific Islander 92

Hispanic (may be of any race) 81 891

Median Age (2014) 49 years

Civilian Labor Force (2015)Bath County 2,559

Extended Labor Market Area 111,322

Total 113,881

Labor Force Participation (2010-2014)Bath County 61.9%

Extended Labor Market Area 56.9%

Unemployment

Unemployment Rate (July 2016)Bath County 3.4%

Extended Labor Market Area 4.1%

Statewide 4.0%

Unemployed (2015)Bath County 104

Extended Labor Market Area 5,440

Total 5,544

Underemployed (2nd Quarter 2016)Bath County 323Extended Labor Market Area 12,901

Total 13,224


Labor Market


Commute Time (2010-2014)Worked from home 52 2.4%

Under 15 minutes 584 27.7%

15-24 minutes 474 22.5%

25-34 minutes 276 13.1%

35-44 minutes 167 7.9%

45-59 minutes 352 16.7%

Over 60 minutes 253 12.0%

Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes) 30

Almost three-quarters of the businessesin Bath County are in the service sector.

Additional Labor ResourcesHigh School Graduates Not Continuing (2014-2015) 3

Two-Year College Graduates (Spring 2015) 181

Two-Year College Enrollees (Fall 2015) 1,236

Other College and University Graduates (Spring 2015) 658

Total 2,078


Labor Market


Career Readiness Certificate (01/01/2015-05/31/2016)Virginia’s Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) assists employers bycertifying that a recipient possesses core skills in applied math, reading forinformation, and locating information. The CRC certification is based onestablished Workeys ® assessment tests. Virginia uses a three-tieredapproach (bronze, silver, gold) to credentialing certificate holders that isbased on the recipient’s level of development skills.

Bath County 12

Extended Labor Market Area 742

Total 754

There is a labor force of more than116,000 within a 25 mile radius of BathCounty.

Educational AttainmentOn-Time Graduation Rate (Class of 2015) 89.1%

Percentage of Bath County population age 25+ who are highschool graduates (2010-2014) 87.5%

Percentage of Bath County population age 25+ who have earned aBachelor's Degree or higher (2010-2014) 19.8%


Labor Market


Employment by Sector* (4th Qtr. 2015)Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting 8 0.3%

Mining Quarrying and Oil and Gas Extraction 0 0

Utilities 101 4.3%

Construction 110 4.7%

Manufacturing 46 2.0%

Wholesale Trade N.D. N.D.

Retail Trade 58 2.5%

Transportation and Warehousing N.D. N.D.

Information 40 1.7%

Finance and Insurance 12 0.5%

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 24 1.0%

Professional Scientific and Technical Services 109 4.7%

Management of Companies and Enterprises N.D. N.D.

Administrative and Support and Waste Management 25 1.1%

Educational Services N.D. N.D.

Health Care and Social Assistance 257 11.0%

Arts Entertainment and Recreation N.D. N.D.

Accomodation and Food Services N.D. N.D.

Other Services 42 1.8%

Total Government 386 16.6%

Federal Government 26 1.1%

State Government 92 3.9%

Local Government 268 11.5%

Unclassified 34 1.5%

Total 2,332 100.0%N.D. - Not Disclosed*By Business Establishment

With approximately 5,000 residents,Bath County has the third smallestpopulation of all counties in Virginia.


Labor Market


Major Employers

Manufacturing

Company Product/ServiceEstimated

Employment

Agusta Lumber, LLC Lumber 1 - 19

Bluegrass Woods, Inc Fiberglass mailboxes 1 - 19

Less than half of the working populationof Bath are employed outside of thecounty.

NonManufacturing

Company Product/ServiceEstimated

Employment

BARC Electric Cooperative 20 - 49

Bath County Community Hospital Health care 100 - 299

Dominion Virginia Power Utility 50 - 99

The Omni Homestead Resort Hotel and resort 600 - 999


Labor Market

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Union Activity (1/2014 - 3/2016)Petitions filed for decertification 0

Petitions filed for representation 0

Petitions filed for raid 0

Elections won by union 0

Elections won by company 0


Labor Market


Estimated Earnings (May 2014)Occupation Median Wage Mean Wage Median Salary Mean Salary

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $12.84 $13.75 $26,712.00 $28,599.00

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $14.35 $15.24 $29,852.00 $31,707.00

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $18.35 $19.14 $38,173.00 $39,819.00

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $17.15 $17.50 $35,676.00 $36,408.00

Team Assemblers $14.51 $14.47 $30,190.00 $30,096.00

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $23.59 $24.80 $49,063.00 $51,585.00

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $16.44 $16.92 $34,205.00 $35,202.00

Industrial Machinery Mechanics $19.26 $19.79 $40,057.00 $41,164.00

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $17.98 $18.99 $37,394.00 $39,506.00

Office Clerks, General $12.04 $12.70 $25,051.00 $26,409.00

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical,and Executive

$14.44 $14.38 $30,027.00 $29,920.00

Receptionists and Information Clerks $11.86 $12.08 $24,676.00 $25,128.00

Customer Service Representatives $14.30 $14.91 $29,754.00 $31,009.00

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $15.50 $16.30 $32,234.00 $33,906.00

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $20.31 $22.04 $42,235.00 $45,835.00

Industrial Engineers $35.98 $36.05 $74,838.00 $74,974.00

Network and Computer Systems Administrators* $30.35 $30.83 $63,130.00 $64,121.00

Software Developers, Applications $36.19 $40.32 $75,274.00 $83,871.00

Accountants and Auditors $28.37 $30.07 $59,005.00 $62,541.00

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products $22.31 $24.27 $46,396.00 $50,482.00

Per Capita Personal Income (2014)$46,363

Median Family Income (2010-2014)$55,650


Labor Market


Public School Enrollment (Fall 2015)Level Number Enrollment

Combined 2 328

High School 1 246

Student Teacher Ratio (FY 2015)Elementary 9:1

Secondary 9:1

Per Pupil Expenditure (FY 2015)$17,546.00

On-Time Graduation Rate (Class of 2015)89.1%

High School Graduates Continuing Education (2014-2015)92.9%

Advanced Programs (2013-2014)

Governor's SchoolsJackson River Governor's School

Governor's School Enrollment 7

Students taking 1 or more Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 22

Students taking 1 or more AP Exams 12

Students taking 1 or more Dual Enrollment Courses 7

The Bath County public school system,comprised of two elementary, one highschool, and one vocational center, hasone of the lowest student teacher ratiosin the state.


Education


Workforce Development FacilitiesFacility Type

Valley Workforce Center - Harrisonburg Comprehensive Center

Valley Workforce Center - Luray Satellite Center

Valley Workforce Center - Rockbridge Satellite Center

Valley Workforce Center - Staunton Satellite Center

Valley Workforce Center - Winchester Satellite Center

The County offers an environmentfriendly to families and industry.

Higher Education Facilities — Fall 2015Facility Enrollment

Washington and Lee University 2,176

Virginia Military Institute 1,717

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College 1,236

Southern Virginia University 730


Education


InterstatesName Distance

I-64 1.3 miles (2.2 km.)

I-81 14.6 miles (23.6 km.)

I-581 38.3 miles (61.7 km.)

Note: Measured from border of locality/region.

HighwaysHighway 220 Highway 39 Highway 42

Four colleges and universities arelocated within an easy commute of thecounty.

Commercial Air ServiceRoanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke -- 66.0 miles (106.2 km.)

American Airlines Delta Air Lines United Airlines

US Airways Allegiant Air

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Weyers Cave -- 66.0 miles (106.2 km.)

Silver Airways

Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg, WV -- 68.7 miles (110.5 km.)

Silver Airways

Note: Within a 75-mile drive of the center of the locality.


Transportation


General Aviation ServiceName Runway Length

Ingalls Field Airport, Hot Springs 5,600 ft (1,707 m)

Freight Rail ServiceBuckingham Branch Railroad

CSX Transportation

SeaportsName Distance

Port of Virginia 253.0 miles (407.2 km)

Note: Driving distance from the center of the locality to Port of Virginia and any otherseaports within 100 miles.

Other Ports of EntryName Distance

Port of Washington - Dulles 197.4 miles (317.6 km)

Note: Driving distance from the center of the locality to Port of Washington - Dullesand any other port of entry within 100 miles.

Bath County is accessible fromInterstate 81 and Interstate 64 via U.S.Route 220.


Transportation


UtilitiesElectric BARC Electric Cooperative

Telecommunications nTelos

Telecommunications Mountain Grove-Willamsville Telephone Company

Telecommunications TDS Telecom/Virginia Telephone Company

Telecommunications Verizon-Virginia

Water Bath County Service Authority

Waste Water Treatment Bath County Service Authority

Waste Water Treatment Warm Springs Sanitation Commission

Solid Waste Disposal Bath County Transfer Station

Numerous springs arise in themountains and valleys of the county,and every major community within thecounty uses at least one spring as asource of water.


Utilities


Financial Institutions — 2nd Qtr 2015 AssetsBank Assets (millions)

Branch Banking and Trust Company $186,642.9

Carter Bank & Trust $4,796.7

First National Bank-WV $249.1

First and Citizens Bank $123.7

A variety of banks service local residentsand businesses.


Financial Institutions


Government

Bath County has a County Administrator and a five-member Board ofSupervisors.

The county has a comprehensive plan, a zoning and a subdivision ordinance.

Warm Springs is the county seat. There are no incorporated towns within thecounty.

Bath County is known for its naturalbeauty and its unique way of lifeassociated with an abundance of warmnatural springs.

Taxes

Localities in Virginia collect a 1% sales tax. They do not tax other items taxedat the State level.

Counties and cities in Virginia are separate taxing entities. Therefore, acompany pays taxes to either a county or to a city.

If a company is located in a town, it pays town and county taxes except forutility taxes which are paid only to the town and the license tax which is paidonly to the town unless town law permits the additional collection of a countytax.

Manufacturers pay real estate, machinery and tools, truck and automobile,utility, and sales taxes.

Nonmanufacturers pay real estate, tangible personal property, truck andautomobile, utility, and sales taxes. They also may pay either a merchants'capital or a license tax.

Manufacturer's Tax Profile (Bath) pdfNon-Manufacturer's Tax Profile (Bath) pdf


Government and Taxes


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Bath County Community Hospital, located in Hot Springs, is a 25-bedfull-service medical facility that offers 24-hour emergency care. Countyresidents also utilize the Alleghany Regional Hospital. This 214-bed facility,located in Alleghany County, offers full-service general and acute medical carethat includes 24-hour emergency services.

Three physicians and two dentists maintain practices in Bath County.

Bath County has a 90-bed nursing home. The county operates a public library.A monthly bookmobile service is available to serve residents throughout thecounty.

There are 30 churches representing the leading Protestant denominations andthe Catholic faith located in the county. A Jewish synagogue is located inStaunton.

A variety of arts and crafts and specialty shops are located near The OmniHomestead Resort in Hot Springs. Extensive shopping facilities are availablein the nearby cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Lexington, Roanoke, andStaunton.

Annual community events include theBath County Horse Show, the BathCounty Art Show , and the Apple ButterFestival.


Community Facilities


As a major tourist destination, Bath County offers residents, as well as visitors,vast recreational opportunities. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a variety ofwater sports including boating, swimming, skiing, and fishing at Douthat StatePark and Lake Moomaw in the George Washington National Forest. Both thestate park and the national forest offer camping facilities, hiking, andpicnicking. Throughout the national forest and the Gaithright WildlifeManagement Area, hunting is excellent in season for deer, bear, and wildturkey. Because of the superb hunting opportunities, many hunt clubs haveheadquarters in Bath County.

Bath County's close proximity to the Virginia Horse Center, Washington & LeeUniversity, and Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, enables residents toenjoy the many cultural and sporting events held at these institutions.

The world-renowned Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, offers a varietyof recreational activities that include golf, tennis, skiing, horseback riding, andskeet shooting. Because of its excellent facilities, the resort hosts both stateand national golf tournaments, tennis matches, and bowling tournaments.

The county operates three playing fields, three tennis courts, three gyms, anda swimming pool and offers a variety of public recreational programs.

Annual community events include the Bath County Horse Show, the BathCounty Art Show, the Eden Apple Butter Festival, the Bath County Fourth ofJuly Sellabration, the Taste of Bath, and the Bass at Bath Fishing Tournament.

The Omni Homestead Resort has beenproviding luxurious accommodations topresidents, princes, and sportsenthusiasts since 1766. It offers aconvention center, three championshipgolf courses, ski slopes, tennis courts,riding trails, skeet fields and many otherfacilities to satisfy the recreationaldesires of the entire family.

Shenandoah Valley ProfileBath CountyShenandoah Valley Partnership


Lifestyle


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