Dunbar, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Wise County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
51 Population 2,550/sq mi density
$14,420 Median Income $14,282 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$14,420 median income, unemployment
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunbar, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$14,420
81% below
$14,282 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
84.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
25.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Dunbar Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
19%
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunbar a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dunbar residents earn a median household income of $14,420 , which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,282. 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Dunbar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dunbar has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population51
Median Age73.6 yrs
Density2,550/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans70.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$14,420
Per Capita$14,282
Unemployment
Poverty100.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership34.9%
Zillow$49,483
Housing Units43
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death13,685/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain56.0 in/yr
Elevation1,930 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband16.3%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Dunbar was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (102 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
84.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.