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Galax, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,698 Population 813/sq mi density
$41,438 Median Income $31,429 per capita
$126,800 Home Value $175,815 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 4,035 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,438 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
459
per 100,000 residents
21% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
4,035
per 100,000 residents
106% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Above Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
0.0 avg 6.3
Rape
189.9 avg 40.0
Robbery
15.8 avg 73.9
Assault
253.2 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
269.0 avg 271.0
Theft
3,576.0 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
189.9 avg 282.7
Arson
31.7

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime458.9
Murder0.0
Rape189.9
Robbery15.8
Aggravated Assault253.2

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime4,034.8
Burglary269.0
Theft/Larceny3,576.0
Vehicle Theft189.9
Arson31.7