Pennington Gap, VA
Living in Pennington Gap
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute73
Public Transit4
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports19
Hospitals36
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation-478 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+15 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black8%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school35%
High school graduate33%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$19kMedian Household Income+$2.1k (2010–19)
63%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K60%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K1%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector86%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office23%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value-$9k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$330Median Monthly Rent+$14 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity88%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas6%
Utility gas1%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pennington Gap
United States45
Virginia30
Lee County8
Property Crime in Pennington Gap
United States48
Virginia39
Lee County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 5 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pennington Gap
Inland Flooding38
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pennington Gap, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pennington Gap, VA
Powell Valley Christian School
11 miles, E
Harlan County Christian School
14 miles, NW
King's Christian Academy
17 miles, NE
Cedar View Christian School
28 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Pennington Gap, VA
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
30 miles, NE
Lincoln Memorial University
37 miles, W
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
38 miles, W
Alice Lloyd College
41 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pennington Gap, VA
Harlan Arh Hospital
16 miles, W
Lonesome Pine Hospital
18 miles, NE
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, S
Norton Community Hospital
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Pennington Gap, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
40 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
84 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
95 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
114 miles, N