Craigsville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Augusta County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,052 Population 508/sq mi density
$40,080 Median Income $25,625 per capita
$142,400 Home Value $170,986 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$40,080 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$142,400 home value, $766/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Craigsville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,080
47% below
$25,625 per capita
Home Value
$142,400
49% below
Zillow: $170,986
Median Rent
$766/mo
34% below
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Craigsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
51%
Rent
66%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Craigsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Craigsville residents earn a median household income of $40,080 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,625. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,031 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Craigsville is $142,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,986. Median rent is $766/month, with 30.7% 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 1970.

Education

7.8% of adults in Craigsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Craigsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,052
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density508/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$40,080
Per Capita$25,625
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty28.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,400
Rent$766
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$170,986
Housing Units518
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,022/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation1,784 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute33 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Craigsville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.