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Pennington Gap, VA
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Pennington Gap, VA
At a Glance
How Pennington Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pennington Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pennington Gap a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pennington Gap residents earn a median household income of $22,857 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,830. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 522 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pennington Gap is $86,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,901. Median rent is $790/month, with 36.6% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Pennington Gap reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,214/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Pennington Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 73.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pennington Gap has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.