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Big Rock, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Buchanan County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
168 Population 365/sq mi density
$46,929 Median Income $19,011 per capita
$52,300 Home Value $75,962 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
99 Violent Crime/100K 1,292 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,929 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Rock, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,929
38% below
$19,011 per capita
Home Value
$52,300
81% below
Zillow: $75,962
Violent Crime
99/100K
74% below
1,292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
50.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
30.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Big Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Rock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Rock residents earn a median household income of $46,929 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,011. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 555 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Rock is $52,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,962. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Big Rock reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,292/100K.

Education

8.7% of adults in Big Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 50.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Rock has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population168
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,929
Per Capita$19,011
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$1,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$75,962
Housing Units157
Rent Burden40.2%

Crime

F
Violent99/100K
Property1,292/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking30.3%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death16,804/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation900 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+50.7%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Rock was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.