Cana, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 1,254.
Population change since 2000: +2.1%
Males: 674  (53.8%)
Females: 580  (46.2%)
Median resident age:

38.2 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 24317.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,349 (it was $27,625 in 2000)
Cana:

$68,349
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,054 (it was $14,859 in 2000)

Cana CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $110,958 (it was $52,500 in 2000)
Cana:

$110,958
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $141,713; detached houses: $167,780; mobile homes: $98,825

Median gross rent in 2022: $935.

March 2022 cost of living index in Cana: 83.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.8%
(2.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Cana, Virginia as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cana is 156 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (24.4%), Scotch-Irish (20.1%), American (16.5%), European (7.1%), German (4.7%), Scottish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1440 feet

Land area: 7.92 square miles.

Population density: 158 people per square mile   (very low).

Cana, Virginia map

8 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.6%
Virginia:

12.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $820 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $954 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Winston-Salem, NC (40.4 miles , pop. 185,776).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Greensboro, NC (58.9 miles , pop. 223,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (381.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Fancy Gap, VA (2.5 miles ),
Toast, NC (2.5 miles ),
Mount Airy, NC (2.6 miles ),
White Plains, NC (3.2 miles ),
Lowgap, NC (3.4 miles ),
Hillsville, VA (3.5 miles ),
Woodlawn, VA (3.6 miles ),
Dobson, NC (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 36.58 N, Longitude: 80.67 W

Area code: 276

Distribution of median household income in Cana, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cana, VA in 2022

Cana satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Virginia:

2.7%
Most common industries in Cana, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Apparel (15.3%)
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (5.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.5%)
  • Apparel (8.4%)
  • Truck transportation (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.1%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Apparel (22.9%)
  • Health care (17.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (6.7%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Cana, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (14.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (12.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.5%)
  • Cashiers (5.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)

Average climate in Cana, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Cana, Virginia average temperatures Cana, Virginia average precipitation Cana, Virginia humidity Cana, Virginia wind speed Cana, Virginia snowfall Cana, Virginia sunshine Cana, Virginia clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Cana-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Virginia state average. It is 52% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 40.2 miles away from the Cana place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/20/1998, a category F3 tornado 40.4 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 27 people and caused $34 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cana-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 17% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 176.2 miles away from Cana center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 24.7 miles away from Cana center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 211.9 miles away from Cana center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 81.2 miles away from Cana center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 82.4 miles away from Cana center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 213.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carroll County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cana topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Cana:

  • LIBERTY HOME CARE (15397 FANCY GAP HIGHWAY, SUITE 2)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Cana:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - SURRY COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MOUNT AIRY, NC)
  • SURRY COMMUNITY NURSING CTR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MOUNT AIRY, NC)
  • MOUNTAIN VALLEY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; MOUNT AIRY, NC)
  • SYDNOR STREET GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 7 miles away; MOUNT AIRY, NC)
  • NORTHERN HOSPITAL OF SURRY COUNTY Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; MOUNT AIRY, NC)
  • PARK DRIVE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MOUNT AIRY, NC)
  • MOUNT AIRY DIALYSIS CENTER OF WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; MOUNT AIRY, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cana:

  • Surry Community College (about 15 miles; Dobson, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,686)
  • Wytheville Community College (about 35 miles; Wytheville, VA; FT enrollment: 2,193)
  • New River Community College (about 37 miles; Dublin, VA; FT enrollment: 3,007)
  • Wake Forest University (about 38 miles; Winston Salem, NC; FT enrollment: 6,407)
  • Radford University (about 39 miles; Radford, VA; FT enrollment: 9,426)
  • Forsyth Technical Community College (about 42 miles; Winston Salem, NC; FT enrollment: 7,190)
  • Wilkes Community College (about 43 miles; Wilkesboro, NC; FT enrollment: 2,292)

Public elementary/middle school in Cana:

  • ST PAUL (Students: 416, Location: 231 FLOWER GAP ROAD, Grades: PK-7)
See full list of schools located in Cana

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Churches in Cana include: Rocky Ford Church (A), Epworth Church (B), Cana Baptist Church (C), Saint Paul Church of the Brethren (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Oak Ridge Cemetery (1), Epworth Cemetery (2), Cana Cemetery (3), Wisler Cemetery (4), Saint Paul Cemetery (5), Rocky Ford Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Carroll County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Cana that have no violations reported:

  • NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (Serves NC, Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.4%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.1%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Cana (2011 data):

  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Cana Branch at 15497 Fancy Gap Highway, branch established on 1979/11/16. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Cana:

Marital status in Cana, VA
  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 73.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 2.5%

For population 25 years and over in Cana:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cana, VA (based on Carroll County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,02044
Mainline Protestant3,19228
Catholic2571
Other1-
Black Protestant-1
None19,572-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Carroll County:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Carroll County:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Here:

10.30 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.0%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.7%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Carroll County:

20.1%
Virginia:

18.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Cana:

44.5%
Virginia:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Cana:

43.1%
Virginia:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Cana:

29.0
Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Cana:

20.8%
State:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.8%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Cana:

6.9
Virginia:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

29.0%
Virginia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Cana:

52.5%
State:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.4%
Virginia:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cana, VA Residents

Businesses in Cana, VA

  • New Balance: 1
  • SAS Shoes: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Cana:

  • WPAQ (740 AM; 10 kW; MOUNT AIRY, NC; Owner: RALPH D. EPPERSON)
  • WSYD (1300 AM; 10 kW; MOUNT AIRY, NC; Owner: GRANITE CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWWJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; GALAX, VA; Owner: TWIN COUNTY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSGH (1040 AM; 9 kW; LEWISVILLE, NC; Owner: WINSTON-SALEM, GREENSBORO, HIGH POINT AREA RADIO)
  • WHKY (1290 AM; 50 kW; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
  • WHEO (1270 AM; 5 kW; STUART, VA; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFNR (710 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLACKSBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WKNV (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FAIRLAWN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WSJS (600 AM; 5 kW; WINSTON-SALEM, NC)
  • WHHV (1400 AM; 1 kW; HILLSVILLE, VA; Owner: NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cana:

  • WBRF (98.1 FM; GALAX, VA; Owner: BLUE RIDGE RADIO, INC.)
  • WTQR (104.1 FM; WINSTON-SALEM, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W285DJ (104.9 FM; MOUNT AIRY, NC; Owner: TRIAD FAMILY NETWORK, INC,)
  • WPIN-FM (91.5 FM; DUBLIN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHPR (88.1 FM; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WPSK-FM (107.1 FM; PULASKI, VA; Owner: NEW RIVER VALLEY RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
  • WVTR (91.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • W267AN (101.3 FM; WILKESBORO, NC; Owner: TRIAD FAMILY NETWORK, INC.)
  • WROV-FM (96.3 FM; MARTINSVILLE, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXLK (92.3 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WSLQ (99.1 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WSLC-FM (94.9 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WVTF (89.1 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • W212AW (90.3 FM; MOUNT AIRY, NC; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY RADIO)
  • WKBC-FM (97.3 FM; NORTH WILKESBORO, NC; Owner: WILKES BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WIFM-FM (100.9 FM; ELKIN, NC; Owner: VON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFMX (105.7 FM; STATESVILLE, NC; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHAJ (104.5 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJMH (102.1 FM; REIDSVILLE, NC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENSBORO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMEV-FM (93.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Cana:

  • WXII-TV (Channel 12; WINSTON-SALEM, NC; Owner: WXII HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WUNL-TV (Channel 26; WINSTON-SALEM, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)

Cana fatal accident list:

Oct 13, 2021 12:45 AM, Us-52, Lat: 36.578281, Lon: -80.654569, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Oct 31, 2014 06:53 PM, Us-52, Lat: 36.567983, Lon: -80.656150, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 22, 2013 02:40 PM, Us-52, Lat: 36.593806, Lon: -80.679400, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Nov 29, 2008 04:40 PM, Us- 52, Rt 866, Lat: 36.581350, Lon: -80.658190, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 2, 2007 04:00 PM, Brushy Fork Rd, Lat: 36.579250, Lon: -80.679194, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 3
Apr 16, 2005 11:15 PM, Rt-886, Lat: 36.574450, Lon: -80.642530, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 11, 2005 04:30 PM, Us-52, Lat: 36.584520, Lon: -80.661870, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 29.5mTotal length
  • $6,895,000Total costs
  • 41,348Total average daily traffic
  • 9,992Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Cana, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 51960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Cana, VA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 3.5 Km (2.2 Miles) Sw Of (Lat: 36.574861 Lon: -80.712556), Structure height: 19.8 m, Call Sign: KNKN670
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/15/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Nathan Byrd, Rt. 854 William Drive (Lat: 36.600639 Lon: -80.731972), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Pegasus Tower Company, Ltd, Nbyrd@pegasustower.Com, , 233 Richl-ands, Phone: (276) 963-1821

  • Nathan Byrd, Rt. 854 William Drive (Lat: 36.600639 Lon: -80.731972), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Pegasus Tower Company, Ltd, Nbyrd@pegasustower.Com, , 233 Richl-ands, Phone: (276) 963-1821

  • Diana Wilborn, Meadow Brook Road (Lat: 36.583556 Lon: -80.659278), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 51035 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Apex Towers, LLC, Dwilborn@apex-Towers.Com, , Beckl-ey, Phone: (304) 256-6428

  • Diana Wilborn, Meadow Brook Road (Lat: 36.583556 Lon: -80.659278), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 51035 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Apex Towers, LLC, Dwilborn@apex-Towers.Com, , Beckl-ey, Phone: (304) 256-6428


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Cana Vol Rescue Squad Bldg (Lat: 36.507083 Lon: -80.627556), Call Sign: KNHG970,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.265 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2013, Expiration Date: 08/24/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2023, Registrant: Professional Communications, 435 Mussers Mill Road, Crockett, VA 24323, Phone: (540) 392-4192, Fax: (413) 653-2013, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • CANA, 13785 Fancy Gap Hwy (Lat: 36.589722 Lon: -80.670389), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRDG675,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11055.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/24/2019, Expiration Date: 04/24/2029, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Cana)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BEECH C24R (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 178 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 18792, N18792, N-18792, Serial Number: MC-504, Airworthiness Date: 05/10/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 01/23/2018
    Registrant (Individual): John Milton Dawson, 3155 Wards Gap Rd, Cana, VA 24317

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 37. The highest number of fire incidents - 60 took place in 2008, and the least - 5 in 2005. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Cana, VA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (52.5%), and Structure Fires (25.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Cana, VA
    • 33052.5%Outside Fires
    • 15725.0%Structure Fires
    • 8213.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 609.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cana, VA
Most common first names in Cana, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2974.6 years
James2874.2 years
Mary2378.3 years
John1474.1 years
Sarah1087.5 years
Willie968.8 years
Robert971.5 years
Roy970.9 years
Annie777.2 years
Howard776.0 years
Most common last names in Cana, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hawks4772.8 years
Edwards3971.4 years
Jones3973.8 years
Easter3778.0 years
Mcmillian2976.4 years
Leonard2178.2 years
Hall2174.5 years
Ayers1980.3 years
Combs1880.0 years
Thomas1872.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cana, VA
  • 66.8%Electricity
  • 14.1%Wood
  • 5.2%Utility gas
  • 5.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cana, VA
  • 95.1%Electricity
  • 4.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Cana compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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