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Max Meadows, VA

Census-designated place in Wythe County, Virginia.

Population

599

Land area

4.6sq mi

People per sq mi

131

ZIP codes

0

Max Meadows and its ZIP codes

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Max Meadows at a glance

  • Max Meadows is 41% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $58,781 a year, 37% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,500 (75% below Virginia).

Local data for Max Meadows, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Max Meadows, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$58,781

Poverty rate

16.0%

Median home value

$94,500

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

11.3%

Median age

52.5

Average commute

24.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (39), Irish Americans (22), Portuguese Americans (11).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wythe County. PPP loans are for Max Meadows.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -2.5 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

Max Meadows, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone100.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Max Meadows, 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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Max Meadows, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.6%

U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

Cities near Max Meadows

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Fort ChiswellCensus-designated place2.7 mi13.5
WythevilleTown7.1 mi14.5
AustinvilleCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.1
IvanhoeCensus-designated place9.7 mi2.7
MechanicsburgCensus-designated place12 mi0.5
BlandCensus-designated place12 mi2.1
DraperCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
PulaskiTown12 mi8.1
AllisoniaCensus-designated place13 mi3.3
HiwasseeCensus-designated place14 mi5.1
BastianCensus-designated place16 mi1.2
DublinTown17 mi1.3
Stevens CreekCensus-designated place17 mi0.7
HilltownCensus-designated place18 mi0.6
WoodlawnCensus-designated place18 mi19.2
Rural RetreatTown19 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Max Meadows, VA in?
Max Meadows is in Wythe County, Virginia.
What is the population of Max Meadows, VA?
About 599 people live in Max Meadows, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Max Meadows?
Nearby places include Fort Chiswell (2.7 mi), Wytheville (7.1 mi), Austinville (9.3 mi), Ivanhoe (9.7 mi), Mechanicsburg (12 mi).

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