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Saltville, VA
Town in Smyth County, Virginia.
Population
2,198
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
274
ZIP codes
0
Saltville and its ZIP codes
Saltville at a glance
- The median household income is $48,658, 48% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,600 (75% below Virginia) and median rent is $645 a month.
Local data for Saltville, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saltville, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,658
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$96,600
Median rent
$645/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (73), German Americans (51), Italian Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smyth County. PPP loans are for Saltville.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,559
11,230 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,617
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $8,359 per person
How people get to work
Saltville, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.6%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saltville, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
134
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saltville, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Saltville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Allison GapCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Glade SpringTown | 6 mi | 1.2 |
| ChilhowieTown | 6.9 mi | 2.5 |
| EmoryCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Seven Mile FordCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
| MeadowviewCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.4 |
| AdwolfCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.2 |
| McMullinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Claypool HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| MarionTown | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Pounding MillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Cedar BluffTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| HonakerTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| RichlandsTown | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| DoranCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| RavenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saltville, VA in?
- Saltville is in Smyth County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Saltville, VA?
- About 2,198 people live in Saltville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saltville?
- Nearby places include Allison Gap (1.7 mi), Glade Spring (6 mi), Chilhowie (6.9 mi), Emory (7.2 mi), Seven Mile Ford (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023