At a Glance
Violent Crime
70/100K
2,932/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.0%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Pickens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pickens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pickens a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Pickens reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,932/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Pickens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pickens has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population15
Density7/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$1,053M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$135,992
Housing Units36
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property2,932/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,984/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,924 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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