Virginia
Wytheville is a small city in Virginia with a population of 8,224. Residents earn $43,283 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wytheville receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wytheville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Wytheville is $43,283, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wytheville is $193,000, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $706 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wytheville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,634 per 100,000, 34% above the national average.
24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Wytheville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,283 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,790 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,538 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 936 |
| County GDP | $1,891M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 83 |
| Retail | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.30% |
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $193,000 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $218,374 |
| Census Median Rent | $706 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.30% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,205/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 83 |
| Total Violent | 97.1/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 60.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,633.5/100K |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 109.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,366.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 157.8/100K |
| Arson | 48.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,348 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9534°N, 81.0884°W |
| County FIPS | 51197 |
Winner: Republican by 59.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.4% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 83 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |