Livability Score

56
/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 (0) F
Harry W. Meador Coal Museum
Museum
Southwest Virginia Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Carnes Gym
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Parks (2) F
Island Park
Park
Italy Bottom Park
Park
Bullitt Park
Park
Miner's Park
Park
Archery Range Park
Park
Southwest Virginia Museum
Park
A. K. Fraley Park
Park
Frog Level Park
Park
Cadet Park
Park
Carnes Gym Field
Park
Shops (2) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Appalachia.
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 Appalachia is 76/100 - which is 30% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Appalachia crime rates are 1,084 per 100k, which is 44% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
952 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
131 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Appalachia is $22,625 - which is 66% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$22,625 F
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A-

Appalachia home prices are $60,400 - which is 76% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$60,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools F

The Appalachia graduation rate is 68% - which is 19% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
68% F
Elementary Schools (1) F
King'S Christian Academy
Appalachia Elementary
Union Primary School
Union Middle
High Schools (0) F
Union High
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ratings N/A

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Appalachia Area Facts

  • Appalachia has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Appalachia crime rates are 44% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Appalachia is 30% lower than the Virginia average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

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

      Entertainment

      Harry W. Meador Coal Museum
      Southwest Virginia Museum

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Appalachia? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Appalachia.
      Drive to Work
      91%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Appalachia? The cost of living in Appalachia is 76/100 - which is 30% lower than Virginia.
      Appalachia
      76

      24% less expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Appalachia? Appalachia crime rates are 1,084, which are 44% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,084 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 93

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -69%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Appalachia? The median income in Appalachia is $22,625 which is 66% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $22,62559% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,11646% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Appalachia a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Appalachia home prices? Appalachia home prices are $60,400 - which is 76% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $60,40067% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $50547% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Appalachia have good schools? The Appalachia graduation rate is 68% - which is 19% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      27% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Appalachia a good place to live? Appalachia has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total surveys

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