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Pound, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Letcher County County
Pound, VA
At a Glance
How Pound Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pound's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pound a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pound residents earn a median household income of $28,277 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,222. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pound is $97,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,591. Median rent is $619/month, with 28.9% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Pound reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,771/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Pound hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pound 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.