Low Moor, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Covington city County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
396 Population 350/sq mi density
$122,100 Home Value $138,927 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Low Moor, VA

At a Glance

Home Value
$122,100
57% below
Zillow: $138,927
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
63.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Low Moor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
43%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Low Moor a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Low Moor is $122,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,927. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

5.4% of adults in Low Moor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 63.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Low Moor has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population396
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,370
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty5.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Housing

Home Value$122,100
Rent
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$138,927
Housing Units166
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death15,933/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation1,118 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+63.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Low Moor was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.