Living in Smyth County, Virginia
Smyth County is a county in Virginia with a population of around 31,470. The main communities are Marion, Chilhowie.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $610/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $143K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 44°F) and warm summers (highs around 75°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
Smyth County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a predominantly working-class population (15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Smyth County, Virginia
Home price trend in Smyth County
Top Cities and towns in Smyth County
Chilhowie
Population: 1,781
Home price:$154,780
Marion
Population: 5,968
Home price:$123,648
Demographics & Amenities in Smyth County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
45 Years
Average Family Size
3.12
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Smyth County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively Low
Terrain & Weather in Smyth County
Average Summer temperature
85°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
50.23 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Smyth County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.3%
Total Employer Establishments
204,131
Poverty (%)
10.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.7%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Smyth County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inSmyth County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Smyth County
Robbery
0.16/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.01/ per 1000
Burglary
2.61/ per 1000
Arson
0.25/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.51/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000