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Chatmoss, VA

Census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia.

Population

1,563

Land area

5.4sq mi

People per sq mi

292

ZIP codes

0

Chatmoss and its ZIP codes

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Chatmoss at a glance

  • Chatmoss is 32% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,643, 21% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,900 (41% below Virginia).

Local data for Chatmoss, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chatmoss, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$73,643

Poverty rate

5.8%

Median home value

$224,900

Homeownership

80.9%

Bachelor's or higher

30.0%

Median age

62.2

Average commute

21.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (78), Puerto Ricans (76), Irish Americans (68).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Chatmoss.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,799

15,384 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$381M

FY 2026, $7,476 per person

Henry County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chatmoss, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.5%
  • Carpooled7.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.8%

Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chatmoss, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

746

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

44

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 24°F

47.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chatmoss, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

17.5%

U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Chatmoss

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Laurel ParkCensus-designated place1.5 mi1.3
MartinsvilleCity3.4 mi11
Villa HeightsCensus-designated place5.2 mi1
CollinsvilleCensus-designated place6.5 mi7.9
RidgewayTown7.3 mi1
FieldaleCensus-designated place7.7 mi1.6
Horse PastureCensus-designated place8 mi9.6
Sandy LevelCensus-designated place8.7 mi6.7
StanleytownCensus-designated place9.5 mi2.8
Oak LevelCensus-designated place11 mi6.1
BassettCensus-designated place11 mi3.5
Eden, NCCity12 mi14.2
Stoneville, NCTown16 mi1.4
Wentworth, NCTown20 mi14.2
Mayodan, NCTown20 mi2.9
Henry ForkCensus-designated place20 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chatmoss, VA in?
Chatmoss is in Henry County, Virginia.
What is the population of Chatmoss, VA?
About 1,563 people live in Chatmoss, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chatmoss?
Nearby places include Laurel Park (1.5 mi), Martinsville (3.4 mi), Villa Heights (5.2 mi), Collinsville (6.5 mi), Ridgeway (7.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023