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Boones Mill, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Boones Mill is a small town in Virginia with a population of 224. Residents earn $74,625 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
224 Population 303/sq mi density
$74,625 Median Income $40,913 per capita
$186,300 Home Value $315,771 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$74,625 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $929/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,625
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $186,300
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.0%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $929
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Boones Mill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population224
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,625
Per Capita$40,913
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$10,061M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$929
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$315,771
Housing Units108
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking17.3%
Depression28.3%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI35 (Good)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,166 ft (355 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.0%
Libraries8

Is Boones Mill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boones Mill receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Boones Mill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boones Mill is $74,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Boones Mill is $186,300, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Boones Mill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches, including 14.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Boones Mill has a population of 224 with a density of 303 people per square mile. The median age is 51.5 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%), with 3.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Black.

Population

224
Total Population
303
People / sq mi
51.5yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Boones Mill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Boones Mill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boones Mill is $74,625, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Boones Mill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,625
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,913
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
IRS Avg AGI$59,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,548
County GDP$10,061M

Business (County)

Restaurants302
Healthcare389
Retail536
Manufacturing87

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,940
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Boones Mill is $186,300, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $929 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $315,771.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,300
34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$315,771

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$76
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.9%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$929
20% below US avg
Rent Burden32.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.8%
Housing Units108
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,940
41% above US avg
Effective Rate2.65%
In Boones Mill, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 28.3% report depression. 26.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Boones Mill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.9%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity26.3%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.2%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.2%
Dental Visits65.5%
Premature Death15,725/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access97.3%
Healthcare Facilities389
Boones Mill has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.8 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.8 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall14.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,166 ft (355 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates37.1156°N, 79.9514°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS51770
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 23.6-point margin. 98.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.5%
D 61.1%

Winner: Democrat by 23.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.0%
2% below US avg
High School+88.5%
Graduate Degree+10.3%
School Test Score5.58
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density303/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities389
Restaurants302
Retail Stores536

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

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