Big Stone Gap, VA
Living in Big Stone Gap
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
54
Public Transit
1
Affordability
94
Public Safety
77
Airports
15
Hospitals
30
Colleges
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.3k
Population
-178 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
-4 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black20%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate25%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
72%
Lived Here Last Year
-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$126k
Median Home Value
+$31k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$507
Median Monthly Rent
+$131 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K16%
$300K to $399K4%
$750K to $999K6%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity89%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Stone Gap
United States45
Virginia30
Wise County22
Property Crime in Big Stone Gap
United States48
Virginia39
Wise County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Stone Gap
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding41
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Stone Gap, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Stone Gap, VA
King's Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Powell Valley Christian School
6 miles, SW
Minnick Education Center - Wise
14 miles, NE
Wise County Christian School
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Big Stone Gap, VA
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
14 miles, NE
Alice Lloyd College
33 miles, N
King University
39 miles, SE
University of Pikeville
45 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Stone Gap, VA
Lonesome Pine Hospital
2 miles, NE
Norton Community Hospital
9 miles, NE
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
17 miles, N
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Big Stone Gap, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
34 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
99 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
99 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
105 miles, N