At a Glance
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $195,070
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.0% smoking rate
How Big Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Island a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Island is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,070. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
0.0% of adults in Big Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Island has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population103
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans50.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,186
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
Home Value$137,500
Rent
Ownership40.6%
Zillow$195,070
Housing Units136
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation818 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Broadband47.8%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Island was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
51.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.