The Results Of A Housing Study In Wise County, Virginia Shows Where Improvements Can Be Made. The 86-Page “Needs Assessment” Revealed Declining Population, The Median Age, Is Two Years Higher Than The Statewide Average And The County Has A Population With A Third Of Residents Over The Age 55. The Survey Shows 89-Percent Of Residents Agree There Is A Shortage Of Housing In Wise County. Some Local And Regional Housing Developers Have Expressed Interest In Responding To That Demand.