At a Glance
Median Income
$67,147
$30,683 per capita
Median Rent
$576/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
3,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Henry Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Henry Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Henry Fork a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Henry Fork residents earn a median household income of $67,147 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,683. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,617 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Henry Fork reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,619/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Henry Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henry Fork has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population843
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,147
Per Capita$30,683
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,216M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$576
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$260,982
Housing Units507
Rent Burden14.2%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property3,619/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,174/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,160 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband57.7%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Henry Fork was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.