Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (2) C-
Southwest Virginia Museum
Museum
Harry W. Meador Coal Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Carnes Gym
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Carnes Gym Field
Park
Southwest Virginia Museum
Park
Bullitt Park
Park
Miner's Park
Park
Frog Level Park
Park
A. K. Fraley Park
Park
Italy Bottom Park
Park
Archery Range Park
Park
Cadet Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Island Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (2) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Big Stone Gap.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Big Stone Gap is 85/100 - which is 22% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B+

Big Stone Gap crime rates are 1,940 per 100k, which is 1% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
1,785 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
155 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Big Stone Gap is $39,919 - which is 40% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$39,919 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Big Stone Gap home prices are $127,200 - which is 49% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$127,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B+

The Big Stone Gap graduation rate is 66% - which is 22% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
89% A+
High School Grad. Rates
66% F
Elementary Schools (3) F
King'S Christian Academy
Union Primary School
Union Middle
High Schools (1) F
Union High
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  • Big Stone Gap has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Big Stone Gap crime rates are 1% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Big Stone Gap is 22% lower than the Virginia average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Big Stone Gap? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Carnes Gym Field
      Southwest Virginia Museum
      Bullitt Park
      Miner's Park
      Frog Level Park
      A. K. Fraley Park
      Italy Bottom Park
      Archery Range Park

      Entertainment

      Southwest Virginia Museum
      Harry W. Meador Coal Museum

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Big Stone Gap? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Big Stone Gap.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Big Stone Gap? The cost of living in Big Stone Gap is 85/100 - which is 22% lower than Virginia.
      Big Stone Gap
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Big Stone Gap? Big Stone Gap crime rates are 1,940, which are 1% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,940 per 100k people

      17% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      17% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      33%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Big Stone Gap? The median income in Big Stone Gap is $39,919 which is 40% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $39,91928% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,28422% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Big Stone Gap a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Big Stone Gap home prices? Big Stone Gap home prices are $127,200 - which is 49% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $127,20031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $63433% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Big Stone Gap have good schools? The Big Stone Gap graduation rate is 66% - which is 22% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      21% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      89%

      85% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Big Stone Gap a good place to live? Big Stone Gap has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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