Virginia
Clinchco is a small town in Virginia with a population of 354. Residents earn $30,625 per year, which is 59% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clinchco receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clinchco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Clinchco is $30,625, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Clinchco is $40,500, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Clinchco experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches, including 38.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $30,625 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,393 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,032 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,360 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 326 |
| County GDP | $851M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $40,500 |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $97,848 |
| Census Median Rent | $832 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.6% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,595/100K |
| Exercise Access | 57.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1574°N, 82.3545°W |
| County FIPS | 51051 |
Winner: Republican by 62.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.3% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 72.7% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |