Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Population 5,567

Big Stone Gap is located in Wise County, VA. The population is 5,567, making Big Stone Gap the largest city in Wise County.

There are 3 public schools in Big Stone Gap with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Big Stone Gap is very low , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Big Stone Gap is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Big Stone Gap property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Big Stone Gap include Appalachia, Keokee and Norton.

Big Stone Gap Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 23.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.3%

Crime Rate

32.09% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 77
  • Violent Crimes: 77
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 116
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

38.13% Lower than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Big Stone Gap
  • 7.19 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

75 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 70

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • Virginia unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Big Stone Gap, VA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Big Stone Gap's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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1 Private School

King's Christian Academy

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Big Stone Gap, VA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Big Stone Gap, VA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $479
  • 1 Bedroom: $574
  • 2 Bedrooms: $702
  • 3 Bedrooms: $941
  • 4 Bedrooms: $952

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Environmental Hazards

75 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Big Stone Gap, VA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Big Stone Gap, VA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Big Stone Gap, VA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.65°
  • February 39.27°
  • March 47.73°
  • April 57.15°
  • May 65.41°
  • June 73.33°
  • July 75.34°
  • August 75.38°
  • September 69.05°
  • October 56.5°
  • November 46.02°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Big Stone Gap, VA

Earthquakes
Big Stone Gap, VA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Big Stone Gap, VA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Big Stone Gap, VA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Big Stone Gap, VA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Big Stone Gap, VA: $36,811

Unemployment

Unemployment in Big Stone Gap is 4.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.45%
White Collar - 53.55%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Morgan Griffith

Neighborhood Info

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5 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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