Virginia
Hillsville is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,869. Residents earn $62,861 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hillsville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hillsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hillsville is $62,861, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Hillsville is $132,600, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $691 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Hillsville is below the national average at 185 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,326 per 100,000, near the national average.
16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Hillsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 16.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,861 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,200 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $786 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,917 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 654 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,270 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.71% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |
| Census Median | $132,600 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $178,659 |
| Census Median Rent | $691 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,270 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.71% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Total Violent | 184.6/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 147.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,325.6/100K |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 369.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,882.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 73.8/100K |
| Arson | 36.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,487 ft (758 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7616°N, 80.7367°W |
| County FIPS | 51035 |
Winner: Republican by 63.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.6% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 82 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |