Rocky Gap, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
7 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,205 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$63,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$199 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bland County
1
Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bland County
2
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 31
Feb 3 6 35
Mar 3 3 42
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 5 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 5, VA State House District 43, VA
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Schools

Bland County High
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
Ceres Elementary School
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bluefield High School
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Bluefield State College
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bluefield College
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Valley College-Princeton
9 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Bluefield Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Princeton Community Hospital
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
Wythe County Community Hospital
20 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
58 miles, NE • 1 star
Yeager Airport
83 miles, N • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
89 miles, W • 1 star
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