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Virgie, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pike County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
412 Population 404/sq mi density
$86,400 Home Value $51,431 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Virgie, KY

At a Glance

Home Value
$86,400
69% below
Zillow: $51,431
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
50.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
30.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Virgie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
31%
Poverty
248%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Virgie a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Virgie is $86,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $51,431. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Virgie reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

8.9% of adults in Virgie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 50.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Virgie has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population412
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,743
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$2,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

Home Value$86,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$51,431
Housing Units146
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation875 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+50.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Virgie was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
50.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.