Virginia
Chilhowie is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,462. Residents earn $53,250 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chilhowie receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Chilhowie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chilhowie is $53,250, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Chilhowie is $158,600, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $799 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Chilhowie is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,029 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.
26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Chilhowie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,250 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,545 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $928 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,317 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 816 |
| County GDP | $1,349M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 57 |
| Retail | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,212 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.39% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $158,600 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $186,955 |
| Census Median Rent | $799 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,212 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.39% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 14,259/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Total Violent | 114.4/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 114.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,029.2/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 343.1/100K |
| Theft | 686.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,975 ft (602 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8002°N, 81.6829°W |
| County FIPS | 51173 |
Winner: Republican by 60.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.4% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |