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Linville, VA
Census-designated place in Rockingham County, Virginia.
Population
484
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
849
ZIP codes
0
Linville and its ZIP codes
Linville at a glance
- Linville is about 3.9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Linville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,443
34,938 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $6,039 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Linville, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,097
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
272
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linville, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Linville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Singers GlenCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| HarrisonburgCity | 5.8 mi | 17.3 |
| BroadwayTown | 6.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Belmont EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| KeezletownCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| TimbervilleTown | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Massanetta SpringsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.8 |
| DaytonTown | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| MassanuttenCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 9.9 |
| McGaheysvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BridgewaterTown | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| ShenandoahTown | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| New MarketTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| Mount CrawfordTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ElktonTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| QuicksburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linville, VA in?
- Linville is in Rockingham County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Linville, VA?
- About 484 people live in Linville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linville?
- Nearby places include Singers Glen (4.7 mi), Harrisonburg (5.8 mi), Broadway (6.2 mi), Belmont Estates (7.1 mi), Keezletown (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023