Virginia
Jonesville is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,290. Residents earn $17,716 per year, which is 76% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jonesville receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Jonesville faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
The median household income in Jonesville is $17,716, 76% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 50.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Jonesville is $122,500, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $515 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Jonesville is below the national average at 202 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,239 per 100,000, 65% above the national average.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Jonesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches, including 9.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $17,716 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,911 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $868 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,746 |
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 50.2% |
| 305% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 522 |
| County GDP | $567M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,836 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.50% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $122,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $127,672 |
| Census Median Rent | $515 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 30.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,836 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.50% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 17.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Total Violent | 202.4/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 101.2/100K |
| Robbery | 101.2/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,238.9/100K |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 506.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,732.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.7 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6871°N, 83.1153°W |
| County FIPS | 51105 |
Winner: Republican by 72.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |