At a Glance
Home Value
$86,400
Zillow: $51,431
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
50.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
30.7% poverty rate
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)
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.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population412
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,743
Unemployment14.5%
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%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
59.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.