Chilhowie, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,462 Population 973/sq mi density
$53,250 Median Income $27,545 per capita
$158,600 Home Value $196,419 Zillow
$799 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
124 Violent Crime/100K 2,239 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,600 home value, $799/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Chilhowie, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,250
29% below
$27,545 per capita
Home Value
$158,600
44% below
Zillow: $196,419
Median Rent
$799/mo
31% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
67% below
2,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Chilhowie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
56%
Rent
69%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chilhowie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chilhowie residents earn a median household income of $53,250 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,545. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chilhowie is $158,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,419. Median rent is $799/month, with 25.4% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Chilhowie reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,239/100K.

Education

26.4% of adults in Chilhowie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chilhowie has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,462
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density973/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,250
Per Capita$27,545
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,600
Rent$799
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$196,419
Housing Units945
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent124/100K
Property2,239/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation1,975 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Chilhowie was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.