Pennington Gap, VA

Virginia · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.2 Fair / 5.0
2,020 Population
$22,857 Median Income
$86,900 Home Value
$790 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
326 Violent Crime / 100K
32.5 yrs Median Age
10.0% Bachelor's Degree+
2.2
Overall
1.4
Economy
4.5
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.8
Education

People

Population2,020
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,210/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 94.7%

Economy

1.4/5
Median Income$22,857
Per Capita Income$20,830
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty Rate45.1%
County GDP$567M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$86,900
Zillow Value$95,901
Median Rent$790
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,369

Health

Obesity47.0%
Diabetes17.7%
Depression31.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime326/100K
Property Crime3,536/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul34° / 74°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow9 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+73.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.58
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Work From Home7.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Pennington Gap Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$22,857
Home Value$86,900
Median Rent$790
Poverty Rate45.1%
Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
Unemployment8.0%
Violent Crime326.4 /100K
Avg Temperature54.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,020
Population Density1,210 per sq mi
Median Age32.5 years
Male41.6%
Female58.4%
Male 41.6%
Female 58.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.7% Black 1.7% Other 3.6%
White94.7%
Black or African American1.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.6%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability29.4%
Health Insurance91.7%

Income

70% below avg
Median Household Income$22,857
Per Capita Income$20,830
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$868
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$47,746

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate8.0%
Poverty Rate45.1%
Total Establishments (County)522
County GDP$567M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation21
Healthcare Facilities27
Retail Stores60
Manufacturing8
Total Establishments522

Industry Mix

Restaurants 21 Healthcare 27 Retail 60 Manufacturing 8

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$47,746
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,836

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.6 min
Work From Home7.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

69% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$86,900
Zillow Home Value Index$95,901

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied40.3%

Rental Costs

32% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$790

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedroom$1,369
3 Bedroom$1,787
4 Bedroom$2,126

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,836
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.11%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.0%
Diabetes17.7%
Heart Disease9.9%
High Blood Pressure42.4%
Asthma13.3%
COPD16.0%
Stroke5.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity41.5%
Depression31.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)25.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)22.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.7%
Regular Checkup75.6%
Premature Death Rate13,059 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.8 / 10
Exercise Access38.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)27
Restaurants (County)21

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime326.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery108.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault217.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,536.5 /100K
Burglary326.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,210.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

34°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average54.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.7 in
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,516 ft (462 m)
Land Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density1,210 per sq mi
Latitude36.7576°
Longitude-83.0353°
County FIPS51105

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.8%
D 13.8%

Republican +72.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
High School+73.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.58

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,210 per sq mi
Land Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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