Virginia
Horse Pasture is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,193. Residents earn $57,637 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Horse Pasture receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Horse Pasture offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Horse Pasture is $57,637, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Horse Pasture is $119,200, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $890 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.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Horse Pasture enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,637 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,984 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $880 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,537 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,717 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,932 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.62% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $119,200 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $149,900 |
| Median List Price | $149,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $114 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $890 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,932 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.62% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 15,807/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,035 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6322°N, 79.9523°W |
| County FIPS | 51089 |
Winner: Republican by 32.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |