Smyth County, VA
Living in Smyth County
Bikeability13
Walkability28
Commute72
Public Transit20
Affordability100
Public Safety78
Airports11
Hospitals51
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation-1.6k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$6.1k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value+$8.9k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$427Median Monthly Rent+$63 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas4%
Utility gas8%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Smyth County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Smyth County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Smyth County
Inland Flooding57
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Smyth County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Smyth County, VA
Glade Christian Academy
13 miles, W
Faith Academy
19 miles, NW
Oak Hill Academy
20 miles, SE
First Apostolic Christian
23 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Smyth County, VA
Emory & Henry College
17 miles, W
Bluefield College
32 miles, NE
Bluefield State College
34 miles, NE
King University
39 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Smyth County, VA
Smyth County Community Hospital
3 miles, E
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
20 miles, N
Johnston Memorial Hospital
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Smyth County, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
54 miles, SW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
94 miles, NE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
103 miles, SE