Horse Pasture, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Henry County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,193 Population 227/sq mi density
$57,637 Median Income $25,984 per capita
$119,200 Home Value $108,911 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,637 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $890/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Horse Pasture, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,637
23% below
$25,984 per capita
Home Value
$119,200
58% below
Zillow: $108,911
Median Rent
$890/mo
23% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Horse Pasture Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Horse Pasture's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
42%
Rent
77%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Horse Pasture a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Horse Pasture residents earn a median household income of $57,637 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,984. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,717 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Horse Pasture is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,911. Median rent is $890/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

16.2% of adults in Horse Pasture hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Horse Pasture has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,193
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,637
Per Capita$25,984
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty13.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$880

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,200
Rent$890
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$108,911
Housing Units1,023
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation1,035 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Horse Pasture was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.