Saltville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,056 Population 256/sq mi density
$46,098 Median Income $22,826 per capita
$92,000 Home Value $125,540 Zillow
$579 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
57 Violent Crime/100K 510 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,098 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Saltville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,098
39% below
$22,826 per capita
Home Value
$92,000
67% below
Zillow: $125,540
Median Rent
$579/mo
50% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
510/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Saltville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
33%
Rent
50%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saltville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saltville residents earn a median household income of $46,098 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,826. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saltville is $92,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,540. Median rent is $579/month, with 26.8% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Saltville reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 510/100K.

Education

11.2% of adults in Saltville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saltville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,056
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,098
Per Capita$22,826
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$1,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$579
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$125,540
Housing Units1,019
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property510/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation1,710 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Saltville was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.