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Hiwassee, VA
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Virginia.
Population
72
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
0
Hiwassee and its ZIP codes
Hiwassee at a glance
- Hiwassee is 94% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Hiwassee, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Hiwassee.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -5.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,741
13,753 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,872
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $7,581 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hiwassee, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
446
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hiwassee, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Hiwassee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllisoniaCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.3 |
| DraperCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.2 |
| PulaskiTown | 7 mi | 8.1 |
| SnowvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.2 |
| DublinTown | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| RadfordCity | 13 mi | 9.7 |
| New RiverCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| HillsvilleTown | 14 mi | 9.7 |
| AustinvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Max MeadowsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| Fort ChiswellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.5 |
| FairlawnCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Plum CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| RinerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| BelspringCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 19.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hiwassee, VA in?
- Hiwassee is in Pulaski County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Hiwassee, VA?
- About 72 people live in Hiwassee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hiwassee?
- Nearby places include Allisonia (2.6 mi), Draper (3.6 mi), Pulaski (7 mi), Snowville (7.9 mi), Dublin (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023