Dungannon, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 7/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
278 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
55.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$356 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$371 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scott County
1
Kingsport-Bristol Metro Area
4
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Scott County
2
Kingsport-Bristol Metro Area
5
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 34
Feb 4 5 37
Mar 4 3 45
Apr 4 1 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 1 45
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 3%

Schools

Dungannon Intermediate
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Twin Springs High
3 miles, S 4.6 star
Nickelsville Elem
6 miles, S 4.6 star
Fort Blackmore Primary
7 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Mountain Empire Community College
16 miles, NW 1.4 star
King University
24 miles, SE 2.3 star
Northeast State Community College
24 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Norton Community Hospital
12 miles, NW 5 star
Lonesome Pine Hospital
16 miles, NW 3.2 star
Indian Path Community Hospital
19 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
25 miles, S 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
96 miles, SW 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
110 miles, W 2.3 star