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Fort Chiswell, VA

Census-designated place in Wythe County, Virginia.

Population

821

Land area

13.5sq mi

People per sq mi

61

ZIP codes

0

Fort Chiswell and its ZIP codes

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Fort Chiswell at a glance

  • Fort Chiswell is 72% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $88,719 a year, 5% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,300 (57% below Virginia) and median rent is $963 a month.

Local data for Fort Chiswell, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fort Chiswell, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$88,719

Poverty rate

3.9%

Median home value

$163,300

Median rent

$963/mo

Homeownership

84.4%

Bachelor's or higher

11.3%

Median age

37.8

Average commute

24.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (126), Greek Americans (120), Irish Americans (83).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wythe County. PPP loans are for Fort Chiswell.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -2.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,165

11,567 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,194

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$231M

FY 2026, $8,179 per person

Wythe County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone89.2%
  • Carpooled8.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.2%

Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fort Chiswell, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

397

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

94

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 24°F

41.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fort Chiswell, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

19.8%

U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

Cities near Fort Chiswell

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Max MeadowsCensus-designated place2.7 mi4.6
WythevilleTown6.7 mi14.5
AustinvilleCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.1
IvanhoeCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.7
DraperCensus-designated place13 mi2.2
AllisoniaCensus-designated place13 mi3.3
BlandCensus-designated place14 mi2.1
PulaskiTown14 mi8.1
MechanicsburgCensus-designated place14 mi0.5
Stevens CreekCensus-designated place15 mi0.7
HiwasseeCensus-designated place15 mi5.1
HilltownCensus-designated place15 mi0.6
FriesTown16 mi0.6
WoodlawnCensus-designated place16 mi19.2
HillsvilleTown17 mi9.7
Rural RetreatTown18 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fort Chiswell, VA in?
Fort Chiswell is in Wythe County, Virginia.
What is the population of Fort Chiswell, VA?
About 821 people live in Fort Chiswell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fort Chiswell?
Nearby places include Max Meadows (2.7 mi), Wytheville (6.7 mi), Austinville (6.8 mi), Ivanhoe (6.9 mi), Draper (13 mi).

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

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