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Appalachia, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Norton city County
Appalachia, VA
At a Glance
How Appalachia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Appalachia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Appalachia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Appalachia residents earn a median household income of $38,942 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,944. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Appalachia is $65,500 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $49,483. Median rent is $665/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Appalachia reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,109/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Appalachia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Appalachia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.