Virginia
Haysi is a small town in Virginia with a population of 537. Residents earn $28,750 per year, which is 62% below the national average.
Based on current data, Haysi receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Haysi offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Haysi is $28,750, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Haysi is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $425 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Haysi is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,311 per 100,000, near the national average.
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Haysi experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $28,750 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $12,611 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,032 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,360 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 326 |
| County GDP | $851M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $97,965 |
| Census Median Rent | $425 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.9% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 13,595/100K |
| Exercise Access | 57.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,310.9/100K |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 210.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,100.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,815 ft (553 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2159°N, 82.2867°W |
| County FIPS | 51051 |
Winner: Republican by 62.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.4% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.1% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |