Virginia
Vansant is a small town in Virginia with a population of 367. Residents earn $38,333 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Vansant receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Vansant stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Vansant is $38,333, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Vansant is $97,400, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Vansant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 80.0% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| 49% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,333 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,204 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,201 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,310 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 555 |
| County GDP | $1,397M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.26% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $97,400 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $71,972 |
| Census Median Rent | $696 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 44.0% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.26% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 17.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 16,804/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,712 ft (522 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2353°N, 82.0963°W |
| County FIPS | 51027 |
Winner: Republican by 70.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |