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Nickelsville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County
Nickelsville, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Nickelsville a Good Place to Live?
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 5.4% (50% 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 $159,825. 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.
Safety & Crime
Nickelsville reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,151/100K.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.