Rural Retreat, Virginia
Rural Retreat: town of the United States
About
Rural Retreat is a town located in the county of Wythe in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,483 and a population density of 252 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,448 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rural Retreat
| Population | 1,448 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Wythe County |
| Postal code | 24368 |
| Phone Area Codes | 276 |
| Area | 5.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8937,-81.2759 |
| Altitude | 2,513 feet / 766 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:36:44 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 246 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Rural Retreat is located at 36°53'37"N 81°16'33"W (36.8937300, -81.2759300).
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipita...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Rural Retreat decreased by 2.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,483 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,479 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,485 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,483 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,474 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,476 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,466 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,458 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,452 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,448 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,448 | 0% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rural Retreat
1Rural Retreat Winery & Vineyards
201 Church St, Rural Retreat, VA 24368, United States View details
Phone: +12766868300 | Website available
2Davis Valley Winery
1167 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA 24368, United States View details
Phone: +12766868855 | Website available
People born in Rural Retreat (2)
People born in Rural Retreat, including baseball player Deacon Phillippe, model, fashion designer and artist Pamela Stafford, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rural Retreat, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234377 | Wytheville Community College | Wytheville (VA) | 24382-3308 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rural Retreat, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rural Retreat.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Retrea Post Office | Rural Retreat (VA) | 24368 |
Other cities in Wythe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wythe County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wytheville | 7,879 | Town in Virginia, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Rural Retreat distances to largest Virginia cities