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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

Parks & Recreation in Galax (34)

Bear Paw State Natural Area
State Park
44 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Beech Creek State Natural Area
State Park
197 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bluestone Lake State Park
State Park
223 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River
The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachians. Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatchin...
Weather: Summer: Temperatures range from low to mid 60's at night to middle to upper 80's during the daytime hours. Winter: Temperatures average from the mid 20's to the mid 40's. Snowfall ...
Bluestone State Park
State Park
324 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area
State Park
276 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Camp Creek State Park
State Park
559 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Claytor Lake State Park
State Park
475 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Elk Knob State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Elk Knob State Park
State Park
2,458 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fairy Stone State Park
State Park
5,346 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Grandfather Mountain State Park
State Park
307 acres. Closed
Entrance: $0
Grayson Highlands State Park
State Park
4,476 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hanging Rock State Park
State Park
3,205 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hungry Mother State Park
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake James State Park
State Park
32 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake James State Park
State Park
893 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mayo River State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mayo River State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moncove Lake State Park
State Park
125 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
State Park
447 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New River State Park
State Park
2,564 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New River Trail State Park
State Park
1,430 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Panther State Forest
State Park
32 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pilot Mountain State Park
State Park
3,915 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pineola State Natural Area
State Park
91 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Pinnacle Rock State Park
State Park
393 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pipestem Resort State Park
State Park
4,205 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shot Tower Historic State Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River
State Park
594 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stone Mountain State Park
State Park
300 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sugar Mountain State Natural Area
State Park
20 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Twin Falls Resort State Park
State Park
3,744 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wilderness Gateway State Trail
State Park
485 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0