Most Neglected County?

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These are statistics gathered from a Power Point Presentation from Mr. Ron Flannary of Lenowisco in Duffield , Virginia . http://www.lenowisco.org

The Direct Address to this information is (URL): http://www.lenowisco.org/PowerPoint_files/Scott%20County/Scott%20County,%20Virginia%20RCF%20Presentation%20Final%209-14-00.ppt

In Scott County , Virginia , these numbers are per 100 residents of the county as opposed to the standards in the state of Virginia :

  • Household Income in Virginia : $33,328
  • Household Income for Scott County : $18,346
  • Number of persons below poverty level in Virginia : 10%
  • Number of persons below poverty level in Scott County , Virginia : 21%
  • Houses without full household plumbing in Virginia : 1.8%
  • Houses without full household plumbing in Scott County : 13%
  • Houses without public sewer services in Virginia : 30%  
  • Houses without public sewer services in Scott County : 82%
  • Houses without public water services in Virginia : 34%  
  • Houses without public water services in Scott County : 73%
  • There are 692 miles of public roads in Scott County and only 49% are paved.
  • Virginia , as a state, only has 7% of unpaved public roads.
  • Residents of the state of Virginia who work outside state: 9%
  • Residents of Scott County who work outside of the state: 54%

Why are these figures so grim? Apparently, the leaders and representatives simply don't regard their voters in this region. Otherwise, county funding would be equal and progress would be equal.

 

What Can You Do?

Residents can better their situations by becoming proactive. Take petitions to utility companies, write Congresspersons and Representatives, voice your desires for improvement and you will be heard. As individuals, it’s impossible to do it alone. As a group, anything is possible.