Virginia
Fort Chiswell is a small town in Virginia with a population of 770. Residents earn $85,147 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Chiswell receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Fort Chiswell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fort Chiswell is $85,147, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Fort Chiswell is $191,700, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $955 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Fort Chiswell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 16.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,147 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,785 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $786 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,917 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 654 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,270 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $191,700 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $955 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.1% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,270 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,066 ft (630 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9447°N, 80.9561°W |
| County FIPS | 51035 |
Winner: Republican by 63.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.5% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 82 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |