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Honaker, VA
Town in Russell County, Virginia.
Population
1,188
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
708
ZIP codes
0
Honaker and its ZIP codes
Honaker at a glance
- Honaker is about 3.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,183 a year, 53% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,600 (76% below Virginia) and median rent is $548 a month.
Local data for Honaker, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Honaker, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,183
Poverty rate
26.5%
Median home value
$91,600
Median rent
$548/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
38.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (32), Scottish Americans (20), German Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Russell County. PPP loans are for Honaker.
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
Honaker, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled17.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 38.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Honaker, 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
84° / 23°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Honaker, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Honaker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RavenCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6.5 |
| DoranCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| RichlandsTown | 10 mi | 5.6 |
| LebanonTown | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| ClevelandTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Cedar BluffTown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Claypool HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| Allison GapCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| SaltvilleTown | 15 mi | 8 |
| Pounding MillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Jewell RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| VansantCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| EmoryCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| MeadowviewCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| DanteCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7 |
| Glade SpringTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Honaker, VA in?
- Honaker is in Russell County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Honaker, VA?
- About 1,188 people live in Honaker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Honaker?
- Nearby places include Raven (8.4 mi), Doran (9.4 mi), Richlands (10 mi), Lebanon (10 mi), Cleveland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023