Nickelsville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
397 Population 827/sq mi density
$37,857 Median Income $25,914 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $172,627 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$37,857 median income, 16.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $733/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Nickelsville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,857
50% below
$25,914 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
33% below
Zillow: $172,627
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.1%
347% above
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Nickelsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
67%
Rent
63%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
447%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nickelsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nickelsville residents earn a median household income of $37,857 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,914. The unemployment rate stands at 16.1% (347% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nickelsville is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,627. Median rent is $733/month, with 23.3% 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 1977.

Education

10.2% of adults in Nickelsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nickelsville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population397
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,857
Per Capita$25,914
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$610M
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Housing

B+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$733
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$172,627
Housing Units217
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation1,960 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute40 min
Broadband55.4%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Nickelsville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.