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Rocky Gap, VA
Census-designated place in Bland County, Virginia.
Population
7
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
Rocky Gap and its ZIP codes
Rocky Gap at a glance
- Rocky Gap is 85% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Rocky Gap, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bland County. PPP loans are for Rocky Gap.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,160
2,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,719
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.5M
FY 2026, $10,135 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rocky Gap, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
237
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 22°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rocky Gap, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Rocky Gap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BastianCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Bluefield, WVCity | 6.5 mi | 9 |
| Brush Fork, WVCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| BluefieldTown | 8.6 mi | 9.5 |
| Princeton, WVCity | 8.7 mi | 3 |
| Oakvale, WVTown | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| BlandCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Bluewell, WVCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Montcalm, WVCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| MechanicsburgCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Falls MillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Bramwell, WVTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Lashmeet, WVCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Athens, WVTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| PocahontasTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Matoaka, WVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rocky Gap, VA in?
- Rocky Gap is in Bland County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Rocky Gap, VA?
- About 7 people live in Rocky Gap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rocky Gap?
- Nearby places include Bastian (6.4 mi), Bluefield, WV (6.5 mi), Brush Fork, WV (8.2 mi), Bluefield (8.6 mi), Princeton, WV (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023