The Town FilesCluster Springs, Virginia
Community in Halifax County · population 718 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $133,300
- Household income
- $76,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 51.3
Cluster Springs is a community of 718 people in Halifax County, Virginia. The median home is worth $133,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 98% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 83% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 82% of Virginia towns.
How Cluster Springs 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 Cluster Springs is worth $133,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $76,125, which is more affordable than 98% of Virginia towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cluster Springs | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $76,125 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cluster Springs
| People | Cluster Springs | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.6% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.5% | 91.8% |
Weather in Cluster Springs
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 26.5°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cluster Springs since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 24, 1969 about 7.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 16, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on September 28, 2016.
Severe weather in Halifax County since 1996
Halifax County has been included in 24 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 |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Halifax County
Halifax County had 11,850 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,234 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Cluster Springs itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Cluster Springs
1 public school with 533 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cluster Springs Elementary | PK-5 | 533 | 14.8 |
Towns near Cluster Springs
- Riverdale, VA5.1 mi · 949 people · home $204,900
- South Boston, VA7.4 mi · 7,966 people · home $171,200
- Mountain Road, VA10.8 mi · 1,009 people · home $119,700
- Halifax, VA10.8 mi · 1,118 people · home $219,300
- Roxboro, NC15.4 mi · 8,134 people · home $157,700
- Clarksville, VA19.9 mi · 1,300 people · home $221,400
- Blairs, VA26.1 mi · 841 people · home $158,700
- Yanceyville, NC26.8 mi · 1,937 people · home $155,100
Cluster Springs questions
Is Cluster Springs, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cluster Springs scores better for retirees than 82% of Virginia towns and quieter than 98%. 29.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.3).
How much does a house cost in Cluster Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Cluster Springs is valued at $133,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,125, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Cluster Springs?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 5.5 inches of snow.
Does Cluster Springs get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cluster Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 24, 1969. 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)