Nickelsville, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
397 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,857 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$387 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$478 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.2% 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 5 34
Feb 4 3 37
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 6, VA State House District 45, VA
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Schools

Nickelsville Elem
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Twin Springs High
3 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Dungannon Intermediate
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
Hilton Elem
7 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

King University
18 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Northeast State Community College
18 miles, S • 1.4 star
Mountain Empire Community College
20 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Indian Path Community Hospital
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Norton Community Hospital
18 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
19 miles, S • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
91 miles, SW • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
109 miles, W • 2.3 star
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