Seven Mile Ford, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
528 Population 416/sq mi density
$27,716 Median Income $17,942 per capita
$152,700 Home Value $186,955 Zillow
$626 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$27,716 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$152,700 home value, $626/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Seven Mile Ford, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,716
63% below
$17,942 per capita
Home Value
$152,700
46% below
Zillow: $186,955
Median Rent
$626/mo
46% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.9%
97% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Seven Mile Ford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Home Value
54%
Rent
54%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seven Mile Ford a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seven Mile Ford residents earn a median household income of $27,716 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,942. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% 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 Seven Mile Ford is $152,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,955. Median rent is $626/month, with 31.3% 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 1975.

Education

0.9% of adults in Seven Mile Ford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seven Mile Ford 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

Population528
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$27,716
Per Capita$17,942
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$1,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

B+
Home Value$152,700
Rent$626
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$186,955
Housing Units325
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation2,176 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.9%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Seven Mile Ford was built in 1975.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.7% 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.