The Town FilesChase City, Virginia
Town in Mecklenburg County · population 2,053 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,900
- Household income
- $45,843
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 41.5
Chase City is a town of 2,053 people in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The median home is worth $112,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Virginia towns, hipper than 75% of Virginia towns, quieter than 74% of Virginia towns.
How Chase City ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chase City is worth $112,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $45,843, which is more affordable than 91% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $667 a month. 58.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chase City | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,900 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $667 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $45,843 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.3% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Chase City
| People | Chase City | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Chase City
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 29.1°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.0 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chase City since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 29, 1988 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 17, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 1, 1997.
Severe weather in Mecklenburg County since 1996
Mecklenburg County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| December 18, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4411: Tropical Storm Michael |
Jobs and pay in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County had 11,719 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,731 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Chase City itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Chase City
1 public school with 409 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase City Elementary | PK-5 | 409 | 17.0 |
Towns near Chase City
- Clarksville, VA13.8 mi · 1,300 people · home $221,400
- Drakes Branch, VA15.4 mi · 533 people · home $111,000
- Keysville, VA16.6 mi · 807 people · home $161,100
- Victoria, VA18.8 mi · 1,734 people · home $131,800
- South Hill, VA19.1 mi · 4,690 people · home $242,700
- Charlotte Court House, VA20.2 mi · 505 people · home $167,200
- La Crosse, VA21.4 mi · 614 people · home $105,400
- Kenbridge, VA21.5 mi · 1,112 people · home $154,400
Chase City questions
Is Chase City, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chase City scores better for retirees than 65% of Virginia towns and quieter than 74%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Chase City?
The median owner-occupied home in Chase City is valued at $112,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,843, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $667 a month.
What is the weather like in Chase City?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 5.0 inches of snow.
Does Chase City get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chase City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 29, 1988. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)