Rich Creek, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Giles County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
781 Population 952/sq mi density
$49,688 Median Income $33,587 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $167,479 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
412 Violent Crime/100K 3,434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,688 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rich Creek, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,688
34% below
$33,587 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
54% below
Zillow: $167,479
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
412/100K
8% above
3,434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Rich Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rich Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
46%
Rent
47%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rich Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rich Creek residents earn a median household income of $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,587. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rich Creek is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,479. Median rent is $550/month, with 26.3% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Rich Creek reports 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,434/100K.

Education

14.5% of adults in Rich Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rich Creek has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population781
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,688
Per Capita$33,587
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$923M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$550
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$167,479
Housing Units352
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent412/100K
Property3,434/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,714 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rich Creek was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.