Big Stone Gap East, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Norton city County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
430 Population 896/sq mi density
$168,100 Home Value $138,554 Zillow
$859 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Stone Gap East, VA

At a Glance

Home Value
$168,100
40% below
Zillow: $138,554
Median Rent
$859/mo
26% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
30.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Big Stone Gap East Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
60%
Rent
74%
Poverty
244%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Stone Gap East a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Stone Gap East is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,554. Median rent is $859/month, with 51.0% 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 1992.

Education

11.9% of adults in Big Stone Gap East hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Stone Gap East has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population430
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,526
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty30.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

Home Value$168,100
Rent$859
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$138,554
Housing Units291
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death21,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain56.0 in/yr
Elevation1,532 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute44 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Stone Gap East was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (97 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
48.4% of the population has a disability.