Appalachia, Virginia
Quick Statistics
Appalachia is a community in Wise County, Virginia, home to about 1,391 people spread across 3.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $25,245 a year, and a typical home is worth about $67,100. About 33.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 21 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Appalachia ranks number 336 of 681 in population, number 509 in median household income, number 568 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Appalachia typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 47 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Big Stone Gap, VA | 3.6 mi. | 5,162 |
| 2. | Keokee, VA | 7.4 mi. | 174 |
| 3. | Lynch, KY | 7.5 mi. | 709 |
| 4. | Benham, KY | 9.4 mi. | 725 |
| 5. | Norton, VA | 9.4 mi. | 3,577 |
| 6. | Cumberland, KY | 12.2 mi. | 2,037 |
| 7. | Dryden, VA | 12.5 mi. | 823 |
| 8. | Wise, VA | 12.6 mi. | 2,916 |
What is the population of Appalachia, Virginia?
Appalachia has a population of about 1,391 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Appalachia, Virginia in?
Appalachia is located in Wise County, Virginia.
What is the median home value in Appalachia, Virginia?
The median home value in Appalachia is about $67,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Appalachia, Virginia?
The median personal income in Appalachia is about $25,245 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Appalachia, Virginia?
Since 1950, 3 tornadoes have been recorded in Wise County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Appalachia, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 47 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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