Scottsburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Halifax County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
71 Population 96/sq mi density
$137,500 Home Value $138,264 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Scottsburg, VA

At a Glance

Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $138,264
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
69.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Scottsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
49%
Rent
80%
Poverty
226%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scottsburg a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scottsburg is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,264. Median rent is $925/month, with 51.0% 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 1949.

Education

9.6% of adults in Scottsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 69.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scottsburg has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population71
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,217
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$1,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

Home Value$137,500
Rent$925
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$138,264
Housing Units76
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,971/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation359 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband54.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Scottsburg was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.