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Monterey, VA
Town in Highland County, Virginia.
Population
197
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
626
ZIP codes
0
Monterey and its ZIP codes
Monterey at a glance
- Monterey is about 2.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Monterey, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Highland County. PPP loans are for Monterey.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,684
613 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.6M
FY 2026, $12,387 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Monterey, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
16
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 18°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monterey, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Monterey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| Arbovale, WVCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Green Bank, WVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Bartow, WVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Frank, WVCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Durbin, WVTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| DeerfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| Cass, WVCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Franklin, WVTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Brandywine, WVCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Augusta SpringsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.7 |
| CraigsvilleTown | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| ChurchvilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| Valley Head, WVCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.5 |
| Whitmer, WVCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monterey, VA in?
- Monterey is in Highland County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Monterey, VA?
- About 197 people live in Monterey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monterey?
- Nearby places include McDowell (6.9 mi), Arbovale, WV (13 mi), Green Bank, WV (14 mi), Bartow, WV (14 mi), Frank, WV (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023