Dante, VA
Virginia · Russell County
Dante is a small town in Virginia with a population of 588. Residents earn $31,985 per year, which is 57% below the national average.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated August 2026
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How Dante Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Dante a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Dante receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Dante has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Dante is $31,985, 57% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 40.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Dante is $80,500, 71% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,360 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Dante experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 38.3 inches of snow.
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Race & Ethnicity
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Dante vs U.S. Average
Income: Dante vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,985 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $14,471 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,630 |
| Gini Index | 0.455 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.7% |
| 308% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 40.5% |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 565 |
| County GDP | $904M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 70 |
| Retail | 77 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,915 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 101.10 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,500 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $97,848 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,360 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
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
| Homeownership | 72.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.9% |
| Housing Units | 359 |
| Median Year Built | 1942 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,915 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
Health Metrics: Dante vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 44.3% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.2% |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 13.4% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 27.3% |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.1% |
| Depression | 31.1% |
| Mental Distress | 24.5% |
| Physical Distress | 20.8% |
| Short Sleep | 42.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Uninsured | 3.2% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:2,839 |
| Dentists | 1:8,483 |
| Mental Health | 1:910 |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Dental Visits | 46.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,093/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,697 ft (822 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9847°N, 82.2836°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Russell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 89 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Dante has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.8").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 67.5 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Traffic Accidents | 7 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.6 / 4.0 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.0% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 0.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.0 sq mi |
| County | Russell County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 78.6% |
| Avg Download Speed | 174.4 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 8.3 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 77 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $253 ($152-$404) |
| Specialist Visit | $354 ($202-$556) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $202 ($101-$354) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,224 ($809-$5,055) |
| Dental Cleaning | $131 ($76-$202) |
| Dental Filling | $253 ($152-$404) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $46 ($25-$76) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $76 ($51-$121) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $303 ($152-$506) |
| Tire Rotation | $40 ($20-$76) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $607 ($404-$1,011) |
| Battery Replacement | $202 ($101-$354) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $101 ($61-$152) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $91 ($51-$142) |
| HVAC Repair | $404 ($152-$809) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,077 ($4,044-$12,132) |
| Roof Repair | $1,011 ($404-$2,022) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,099 ($5,561-$15,165) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,517 ($506-$3,539) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,165 ($5,055-$30,330) |
| DUI Defense | $5,055 ($2,022-$10,110) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,517 ($809-$3,033) |
| Will Preparation | $506 ($202-$1,011) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,528 ($1,011-$5,055) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $25 ($15-$46) |
| Women's Haircut | $56 ($30-$101) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $152 ($76-$253) |
| Manicure | $25 ($15-$46) |
| Pedicure | $40 ($25-$66) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $81 ($51-$131) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.15 ($3.03-$5.56) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.54 ($2.53-$5.06) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.84 ($2.53-$5.56) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.55 ($3.03-$6.57) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.56 ($4.04-$7.58) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.01 ($0.61-$1.82) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $142 ($81-$253) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $71 ($30-$152) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $71 ($40-$121) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $71 ($40-$101) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $66 ($30-$101) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $86 ($51-$152) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $202 ($76-$506) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,022 ($1,213-$3,539) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $71 ($30-$131) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $15 ($8.09-$25) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $101 ($30-$253) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $30 ($15-$76) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,213 ($607-$2,528) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,011 ($506-$2,022) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $404 ($202-$708) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $51 ($25-$101) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,011 ($404-$2,528) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,638 ($5,055-$30,330) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $61 ($30-$101) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $101 ($51-$202) |
| Dog Grooming | $61 ($30-$101) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $40 ($20-$76) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $303 ($152-$506) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $202 ($101-$404) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $513 |
| Toddler | $433 |
| Preschool | $433 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $403 |
| Toddler | $390 |
| Preschool | $390 |
Top Industries in Russell County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 736 | 61 | $32,654 | 1.20 |
| Construction | 516 | 42 | $59,613 | 1.60 |
| Manufacturing | 451 | 10 | $47,357 | 0.89 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 404 | 32 | $71,396 | 0.94 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 230 | 9 | $75,150 | 9.89 |
| Finance & Insurance | 170 | 30 | $58,346 | 0.68 |
| Other Services | 170 | 47 | $48,050 | 0.92 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 147 | 39 | $47,883 | 0.56 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 40 | 12 | $44,763 | 0.80 |
| Real Estate | 19 | 11 | $32,943 | 0.20 |
Radio Stations near Dante
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Campgrounds Near Dante
14 campgrounds found near Dante.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS | 4.9/5 | 1 | $50 |
| BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | 4.6/5 | 11 | $10, $20 |
| Jacobs Creek Campground (TN) | 4.5/5 | 27 | $12 |
| POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) | 4.5/5 | 27 | $20, $26 |
| LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND | 4.4/5 | 66 | $10 |
| CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA) | 4.0/5 | 31 | $20, $24 |
| LOWER TWIN CAMPGROUND (VA) | 3.7/5 | 33 | $20, $24 |
| FLATWOODS GROUP PICNIC AREA | 2.0/5 | 1 | Free |
| FISHTRAP LAKE SHELTERS | 1.0/5 | 4 | $50 |
| Bark Camp | - | 1 | Free |
| Cane Patch | - | 1 | Free |
| High Knob Campground | - | 1 | Free |
| JOHN W. FLANNAGAN DAY USE | - | 2 | $50 |
| PHILLIP'S CREEK GROUP PICNIC AREA | - | 4 | $25 |
National Parks Near Dante
33 national parks and monuments found near Dante.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Johnson National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Bear Paw State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Beech Creek State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Breaks Interstate Park | State Park | Free |
| Chief Logan State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clinch River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clinch River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Davy Crockett Birthplace | State Park | Free |
| Dawkins Line Rail Trail | State Park | Free |
| Elk Knob State Park | State Park | Free |
| Elk Knob State Park | State Park | Free |
| Grandfather Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Grayson Highlands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hungry Mother State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jenny Wiley State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| John And Landon Carter House State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kingdom Come State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Jefferson State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Natural Tunnel State Park | State Park | Free |
| NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land | State Park | Free |
| New River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Paintsville Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Panther State Forest | State Park | Free |
| Pineola State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Pinnacle Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River | State Park | Free |
| Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park | State Park | Free |
| Southwest Virginia Museum State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sugar Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Sycamore Shoals | State Park | Free |
| Twin Falls Resort State Park | State Park | Free |
| Warriors Path | State Park | Free |
| Yellow Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Dante
71 trails found near Dante.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRON MOUNTAIN | 16.4 | - | - | - | |
| FLATWOODS HORSE TRAIL | 13.8 | - | - | - | |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 6.2 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DEVILS FORK | 6.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| GUEST RIVER GORGE | 5.1 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| MAYKING LOOP | 4.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| AUSTIN GAP | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHIEF BENGE SCOUT | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHIEF BENGE SCOUT | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 2.8 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JOSIAH HIKING TRAIL | 2.4 | - | - | - | |
| CHIEF BENGE SCOUT | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BACKBONE ROCK | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
| BARK CAMP LAKE | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.8 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COUNTS CABIN | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.7 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LITTLE OAK | 1.6 | - | - | - | |
| BARK CAMP LAKE | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHIEF BENGE SCOUT | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHIEF BENGE SCOUT | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LAUREL FORK | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| DARK HOLLOW | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PHILLIPS CREEK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LITTLE STONY | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LITTLE STONY | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHIEF BENGE SCOUT | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| STRAIGHT FORK RIDGE | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LITTLE OAK MOUNTAIN TRAIL | 1.1 | - | - | - | |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 1.1 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 1.0 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.0 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIGH KNOB LAKE | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| TENNESSEE | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 0.9 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| RED FOX | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHIEF BENGE SCOUT | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BOBS GAP | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHIEF BENGE SCOUT | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| JOSIAH HORSE TRAIL | 0.7 | - | - | - | |
| STRAIGHT FORK RIDGE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 0.6 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| KITCHEN ROCK | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 0.6 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| DEVILS FORK | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LITTLE STONY | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BOBS GAP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHIEF BENGE SCOUT | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| JACOBS TRAIL | 0.4 | - | - | - | |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| GUEST RIVER GORGE | 0.4 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| BACKBONE FALLS TRAIL | 0.3 | - | - | - | |
| DEVILS FORK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BARK CAMP LAKE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LAUREL FORK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
Museums in Dante
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL HORSE ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 240 CUB CREEK LANE | $44,126 | |
| DICKENSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 128 FFA STREET | 2769266355 | |
| FLANARY HISTORICAL SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF RUSSELL | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| RALPH STANLEY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 249 CLINTWOOD MAIN ST | 2769268550 | |
| SAND LICK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF BIRCHLEAF VIRGINIA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 337 RAKES RIDGE ROAD | 2768655453 |
Libraries in Dante
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 248 W MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 48,673 |
Farmers Markets in Dante
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clintwood Farmers Market | Main St. | ||||
| Coeburn Farmers Market | Front Street and Grand Ave. | Sat: 1:00 PM-4:30 PM; | |||
| Nickelsville Farmers Market | 11826 Nickelsville Hwy | 06/28/2013 to 10/18/2013 | Fri: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM; | ||
| People's Market of Lebanon | Lebanon Elementary & Middle Schools |
Cell Towers in Dante
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2669 MORNING STAR CIRCLE | GTOWER | 107 |
| 6 MILES NORTH OF HONAKER ON RIGHT | LTOWER | 56 |
Fire Stations in Dante
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. | 5656 Dante RD | Volunteer | 276-495-1331 |
Bridges in Dante
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slab | Concrete | 1950 | 34 | 1,227 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1956 | 29 | 1,161 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1953 | 86 | 1,161 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1980 | 72 | 825 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1982 | 45 | 629 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1930 | 32 | 629 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1968 | 23 | 340 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1980 | 35 | 141 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2016 | 27 | 123 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1957 | 171 | 40 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1951 | 63 | 31 | F |
Superfund Sites Near Dante
2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION | HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH | SCOTT |
| LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION | HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH | SCOTT |
Airports Near Dante
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | TRI | Medium Airport |
| Belcher Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catron Field | - | Small Airport |
| Center Field | - | Small Airport |
| Crumley Field | - | Small Airport |
| Darnell's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Darnell's Landings Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elizabethton Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flaglor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flying W Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hawkins County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Indian Springs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Johnson City Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Johnson County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kee Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kite Field | - | Small Airport |
| Lonesome Pine Airport | LNP | Small Airport |
| Murphy Field | - | Small Airport |
| Pike County Airport Hatcher Field | PVL | Small Airport |
| Roach Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| South Fork Field | - | Small Airport |
| Southern West Virginia Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Southfork Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Srigley Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tazewell County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Virginia Highlands Airport | VJI | Small Airport |
| Ward Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| White Oak Stand Airport | - | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Dante
4 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Coeburn Police Department | 114 Front Street East | |
| Damascus Police Department | ||
| Haysi Police Department | ||
| Lebanon Police Department |
Grocery Stores in Dante
1 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar General 30863 | Other | 5658 Dante Rd |
Post Offices in Dante
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dante Post Office | 506 Bunchtown Road |
Treatment Centers in Dante
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CMCSB Alcohol Detox/Residential Servs - The Laurels | Both | 276-964-6702 |
| CMCSB Russell Co - Satellite Office | Substance Abuse | 276-889-3785 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | Mental Health | 276-926-0300 |
| Dickenson County Behav Health Servs | Substance Abuse | 276-926-1680 |
| Savida Health | Both | 276-409-5440 |
| SaVida Health - Lebanon | Both | 540-443-0114 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dante
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD | PO BOX 757 |
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Mines Near Dante
180 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Dante.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| #1 Auger | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #1 Auger Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #1 Deep Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| #1 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #1 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #1 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #10 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #13 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #2 Auger | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #3 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #44 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #46 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #48 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #49 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Allied Mine #P | Coal (Anthracite) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Auger #7 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Auger Mine #4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Auger No. 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Banner Tipple No 1 & 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Berea Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Black Bear #2 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Black Bear #3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Black Bear #4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Black Bear Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Cabin Ridge Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| CARICO RIDGE MINE | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Temporarily Idled) |
| Carico Ridge Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Active) |
| Carrie Ridge Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Cobra Pit 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Convict | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Coon Branch | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| D & L Coal Company Inc #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Dante Dock | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Deep Mine # 7 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| DEEP MINE 46 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Active) |
| Dismal Fk. Upper Banner Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Dismal Splashdam #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Dismal Upper Banner #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (New Mine) |
| Gem #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| GOBCO #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| GOBCO #11 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Gobco #13 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| GOBCO #3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| GOBCO #8 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| GOBCO Dante Bearwallow A Pile | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Hokie Mining #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Jeffrey HWM | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Temporarily Idled) |
| Kilgore Creek | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Lambert Fork No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Long Branch Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (NonProducing) |
| Maple House Branch | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Mine #1ine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #9 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (NonProducing) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 1-A | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mine No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 8 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No. 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Temporarily Idled) |
| Mine No. 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Misty-Bec No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Auger | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Temporarily Idled) |
| No 1 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 11 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 12 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 13 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 13 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 14 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 18 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 2a | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 3 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 3-A Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 4 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 4 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 43-A | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 9 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 9 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 9 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No. 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No. 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| NO. 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No. 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No. 3 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No. 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No. 4 | - Surface (New Mine) |
| No. 7 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No. 8 U.G. | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Nora Contour | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Nora Preparation Plant | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Nora Preparation Plant | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (NonProducing) |
| Norton No 1 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Number 42 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| OAM #30 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Old Smith Gap Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Open Fork | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Open Fork Dock | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Premium | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Premium II | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Roaring Fork Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Roaring Fork No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Roaring Fork No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Roaring Fork No. 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Screaming Eagle No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Silver Fox Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Smith Gap Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Splashdam Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Spring Fork Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Strip #10 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Strip #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Strip No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Strip No 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Upper Banner Brink | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Wakenva Prep Plant | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Wampler Ridge #15 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Warehouse No 6 | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| West Dante | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| West Dante #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| White Stallion Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Yowling Branch | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
Frequently Asked Questions About Dante
What is the population of Dante?
Dante has a population of 588 residents and is located in Virginia. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.6% female and 51.4% male.
Is Dante expensive to live in?
Dante has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 101.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $31,985, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,500 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,360 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Dante?
Dante has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.7 inches, with 38.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Dante?
The job market in Dante faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $929. There are 565 business establishments in the area, including 34 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Dante?
The median home value in Dante is $80,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $97,848. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,360. Fair market rent is $1,181 for a 1-bedroom and $1,369 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 72.1%. The average annual property tax is $1,915.
How are the schools in Dante?
Schools in Dante score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 4.0% of adults in Dante hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Dante?
The obesity rate in Dante is 44.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 27.3% of adults are smokers. 38.1% are physically inactive. 31.1% of residents report depression. 3.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 48.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,839.
What is transportation like in Dante?
The average commute in Dante is 30 minutes. 75% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.
What are the demographics of Dante?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Dante is 93.7% White, 6.1% Black or African American. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 0.9% of the population are military veterans. 58.2% of residents have a disability. 96.8% have health insurance coverage.
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