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Chilhowie, VA
Town in Smyth County, Virginia.
Population
2,428
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
958
ZIP codes
0
Chilhowie and its ZIP codes
Chilhowie at a glance
- Chilhowie is about 4.3 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,429 a year, 45% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,600 (60% below Virginia) and median rent is $802 a month.
Local data for Chilhowie, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chilhowie, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,429
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$153,600
Median rent
$802/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (199), German Americans (189), Mexican Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smyth County. PPP loans are for Chilhowie.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,559
11,230 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,617
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $8,359 per person
How people get to work
Chilhowie, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chilhowie, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
134
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chilhowie, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Chilhowie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Mile FordCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.3 |
| AdwolfCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 9.2 |
| Glade SpringTown | 5.1 mi | 1.2 |
| McMullinCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| SaltvilleTown | 6.9 mi | 8 |
| EmoryCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Allison GapCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.6 |
| MarionTown | 9.7 mi | 4.8 |
| MeadowviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| DamascusTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| TroutdaleTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Sugar GroveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| AtkinsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| AbingdonTown | 18 mi | 8 |
| Claypool HillCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| Pounding MillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chilhowie, VA in?
- Chilhowie is in Smyth County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Chilhowie, VA?
- About 2,428 people live in Chilhowie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chilhowie?
- Nearby places include Seven Mile Ford (3 mi), Adwolf (5 mi), Glade Spring (5.1 mi), McMullin (6.1 mi), Saltville (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023