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Big Rock, VA
Census-designated place in Buchanan County, Virginia.
Population
384
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
831
ZIP codes
0
Big Rock and its ZIP codes
Big Rock at a glance
- Big Rock is about 3.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Big Rock, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for Big Rock.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,841
5,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $8,433 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Rock, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 23°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Rock, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
30.5%
U.S. 12.8% +17.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
Cities near Big Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BreaksCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.3 |
| GrundyTown | 7.7 mi | 5 |
| VansantCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3 |
| Phelps, KYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8 |
| Elkhorn City, KYCity | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| HaysiTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Freeburn, KYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ClinchcoTown | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| McCarr, KYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Belfry, KYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Matewan, WVTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Pikeville, KYCity | 20 mi | 20.8 |
| Red Jacket, WVCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.3 |
| ClintwoodTown | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Bradshaw, WVTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Iaeger, WVTown | 22 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Rock, VA in?
- Big Rock is in Buchanan County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Big Rock, VA?
- About 384 people live in Big Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Rock?
- Nearby places include Breaks (6.1 mi), Grundy (7.7 mi), Vansant (9.8 mi), Phelps, KY (11 mi), Elkhorn City, KY (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023