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Scott County, VA
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Scott County, Virginia.
Population
21,479
Land area
536sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Scott County
Scott County at a glance
- Scott County is 82% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,349, 50% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,000 (63% below Virginia) and median rent is $699 a month.
- Its largest cities are Gate City (1,928), Weber City (1,504) and Nickelsville (368).
Local data for Scott County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scott County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,349
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$143,000
Prices -7.2% in a year
Median rent
$699/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,424), German Americans (1,004), Scottish Americans (259).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,680
4,929 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,065
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$170M
FY 2026, $7,884 per person
PPP loans
$11.41M
408 loans, 1,664 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$44.31K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Scott County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scott County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
308
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
56.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scott County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Scott County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Scott County, VA?
- Gate City is the largest city or town in Scott County, with about 1,928 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Scott County?
- Scott County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24244, 24245, 24250, 24251, 24258.
- What is the population of Scott County, VA?
- About 21,479 people live in Scott County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Scott County?
- Scott County borders Sullivan County, TN, Hawkins County, TN, Washington County, Wise County, Russell County, Lee County, Hancock County, TN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023