Stony Creek, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Sussex County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
360 Population 621/sq mi density
$61,326 Median Income $33,371 per capita
$153,200 Home Value $186,279 Zillow
$914 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$61,326 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,200 home value, $914/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Stony Creek, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,326
18% below
$33,371 per capita
Home Value
$153,200
46% below
Zillow: $186,279
Median Rent
$914/mo
21% below
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Stony Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
54%
Rent
79%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stony Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stony Creek residents earn a median household income of $61,326 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,371. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stony Creek is $153,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,279. Median rent is $914/month, with 34.4% 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 1948.

Education

23.1% of adults in Stony Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stony Creek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population360
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,326
Per Capita$33,371
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,200
Rent$914
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$186,279
Housing Units175
Rent Burden34.4%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,727/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation73 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Stony Creek was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.