At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,178/100K
3,110/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Alleghany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alleghany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alleghany a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Alleghany reports 1,178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,110/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Alleghany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alleghany has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population35
Density100/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,221M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$301,459
Housing Units40
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,178/100K
Property3,110/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,157 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 54%
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
74.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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