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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
DOL Wage Violations in Galax (7)
7
Violations
$47,225
Back Wages Owed
59
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since 2005. Shows employers with back wage violations.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blevins Building Supply Company | — | — | 24333 | — | 1 | $33,263 | $2,376 | 14 |
| Hampton Inn | — | Hilton Worldwide | 24333 | — | 1 | $5,338 | $381 | 14 |
| Innovative Systems | — | — | 24333 | — | 1 | $4,808 | $1,202 | 4 |
| Virginia Kares | — | — | 24333 | — | 1 | $1,339 | $446 | 3 |
| Interim HealthCare | — | — | 24333 | — | 1 | $1,332 | $1,332 | 1 |
| Sugar & Spice CEC of VA | — | — | 24333 | — | 1 | $1,088 | $49 | 22 |
| Jackson Hewitt | — | — | 24333 | — | 1 | $57 | $57 | 1 |