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Big Stone Gap, VA
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Population: 5,280
Home Price: $141,600
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Overview
Big Stone Gap is a small town in the state of Virginia with a population of 5,280. Big Stone Gap has a hot summer and mild winter climate. There are mountains nearby so you can enjoy the smell of fresh air and inspiration to be active.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
25.5 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
Yes
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Big Stone Gap, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$23,296
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$57,431
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
14.3%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
United States
Median Age
39.8
42.8
42.3
Gender
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
United States
Male
61.1%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
38.9%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
United States
White
77.3%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
18.7%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
2.0%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.7%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$141,600
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$449
$1,085
$801
Family Households
42.2%
42.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.7%
23.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.9%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
45.1%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
15.2%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.3%
28.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.6%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.7%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.2%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
93.3%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
84.0%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
58.0
36.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
29.3
40.7
Assault
19.3
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
United States
Burglary
116.1
194.9
336.1
Theft
1431.3
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
77.4
109.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Big Stone Gap, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
red wine
plantbased
chicken sandwich
vegan
butter chicken
fried chicken
wine
beef
cheese
meat
flavors
grilled cheese
grocery
sandwich
beer
pie
chili
bread
delicious
video games
country music
gaming
cricket
wrestling
pro wrestling
mma
hockey
physical therapist
pop culture
baseball
basketball
tennis
college football
boxing
disc golf
cycling
gamecock
nfl
golf
inspired by
renaissance
pfp
commissions open
concept artist
nature
artistgraphic designer
composition
creative writing
cinema
collection
commissions
comic
studio
oil painting
museum
painting
nfts
canvas
coms closed
spare time
many hobbies
video games
pc gamer
books
horror movies
gaming
anime
memes
hunting
computers
painting miniatures
adventures
disc golf
cycling
fishing
cycling hiking
junk
rpgs
eclectic
sports
films
gaming
hub
drama
pro wrestling
corporate
content creation
pop culture
production company
writing podcasting
cinema
tv
hollywood
studio
commentary
comedy
arts
indie
creative
mountain
mountains
sports
space
barefoot
nature
hunting
winter
conservation
summer
astronomy
pool
landscaping
indoors
cycling
fly fishing
waterpark
arts
fishing
cycling hiking
ordering online
gas station
grocery store
kitchen closes
walmart
grocery
joanns
retail
gift card
christmas gifts
clothing
deals
cracker barrel
hobby lobby
lighters
cafe
furniture
soda
pickup
auctions
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