Blue Ridge District, Franklin County, Virginia

Blue Ridge District is a magisterial district in Franklin County, Virginia. About 6,929 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 147 sq mi (382 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,929 ± 773
County
Franklin County
School district
Franklin County Public Schools
Land area
147 sq mi (382 km²)
Type
Magisterial districtNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$52,261 ± $13,434
Median home value
$172,300 ± $22,523
Water area
1.66 sq mi (4.29 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5106790392
Coordinates (central point)
36.896435, -80.037364

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in Blue Ridge District

  1. Ferrum (CDP)1,774 people

This place’s central point lies inside Blue Ridge District. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the magisterial district’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Blackwater District11 mi north
  2. Blackberry District, Henry County11 mi south
  3. Rocky Mount District12 mi northeast
  4. Smith River District, Patrick County12 mi southwest
  5. Reed Creek District, Henry County13 mi southeast
  6. Little River District, Floyd County14 mi west
  7. Locust Grove District, Floyd County14 mi northwest
  8. Snow Creek District14 mi east

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Blue Ridge District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other magisterial districts in Franklin County, largest first

  1. Gills Creek District9,154 people
  2. Union Hall District8,751 people
  3. Blackwater District8,286 people
  4. Boone District8,091 people
  5. Rocky Mount District7,286 people
  6. Snow Creek District6,633 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Franklin County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Blue Ridge District

Longest day
14 hours 41 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 38 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:00 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:48 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:03 PM around December 6
Latest sunset
8:43 PM around June 28

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:32 AM5:27 PM9 h 55 min
Feb 157:08 AM6:00 PM10 h 52 min
Mar 157:31 AM7:27 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:46 AM7:54 PM13 h 8 min
May 156:12 AM8:21 PM14 h 9 min
Jun 156:00 AM8:41 PM14 h 41 min
Jul 156:12 AM8:39 PM14 h 27 min
Aug 156:37 AM8:11 PM13 h 34 min
Sep 157:02 AM7:27 PM12 h 25 min
Oct 157:27 AM6:43 PM11 h 16 min
Nov 156:58 AM5:10 PM10 h 12 min
Dec 157:25 AM5:04 PM9 h 39 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A magisterial district line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Franklin County or the local office.

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