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Prices Fork, VA
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Virginia.
Population
900
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
446
ZIP codes
0
Prices Fork and its ZIP codes
Prices Fork at a glance
- Prices Fork is about 2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,063, 26% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $300,000 (22% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,084 a month.
Local data for Prices Fork, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prices Fork, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,063
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$300,000
Median rent
$1,084/mo
Homeownership
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
41.0%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (147), German Americans (115), Italian Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Prices Fork.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,085
43,874 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$649M
FY 2026, $6,512 per person
How people get to work
Prices Fork, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prices Fork, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
655
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
148
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prices Fork, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Prices Fork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelviewCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.8 |
| BlacksburgTown | 3.5 mi | 19.8 |
| MerrimacCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| FairlawnCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Plum CreekCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.6 |
| ChristiansburgTown | 5.7 mi | 14.7 |
| BelspringCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| RadfordCity | 7.1 mi | 9.7 |
| New RiverCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ParrottCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.3 |
| EgglestonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| RinerCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.5 |
| PembrokeTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| SnowvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| DublinTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| ShawsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prices Fork, VA in?
- Prices Fork is in Montgomery County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Prices Fork, VA?
- About 900 people live in Prices Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prices Fork?
- Nearby places include Belview (2.7 mi), Blacksburg (3.5 mi), Merrimac (4.1 mi), Fairlawn (5.4 mi), Plum Creek (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023