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Dante, VA
Census-designated place in Russell County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24237.
Population
591
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
84
ZIP codes
1
Dante and its ZIP codes
Dante at a glance
- Dante is 62% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,696 a year, 64% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,400 (79% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,328 a month.
Local data for Dante, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dante, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,696
Poverty rate
38.1%
Median home value
$81,400
Median rent
$1,328/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
2.7%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (31), Greek Americans (7), Scottish Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Russell County. PPP loans are for Dante.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,532
6,134 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,266
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$202M
FY 2026, $7,845 per person
How people get to work
Dante, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled30.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dante, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
290
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 24°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dante, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
26.6%
U.S. 12.8% +13.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Dante
1 in or overlapping Dante. Population shown
Cities near Dante
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. PaulTown | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| CastlewoodCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 7.2 |
| ClevelandTown | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| CoeburnTown | 9.6 mi | 2 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ClinchcoTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| LebanonTown | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| TacomaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DungannonTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| The University of Virginia's College at WiseCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ClintwoodTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| WiseTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| HaysiTown | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| NickelsvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| HonakerTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| MendotaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dante, VA in?
- Dante is in Russell County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Dante, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dante include 24237.
- What is the population of Dante, VA?
- About 591 people live in Dante, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dante?
- Nearby places include St. Paul (5.2 mi), Castlewood (7.2 mi), Cleveland (8.5 mi), Coeburn (9.6 mi), Riverview (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023