Clinchport is a small town of 66 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clinchport stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clinchport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clinchport city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.4
Clinchport's overall cost of living index is 85.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clinchport costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clinchport, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Clinchport's violent crime rate is 241.1 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
241.1 /100k
Property Crime
1442.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clinchport is served primarily by Scott County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clinchport, VA
National Avg
School District
Scott County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clinchport sees average highs of 43.9°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.2 inches of snow per year.
Clinchport's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clinchport roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Clinchport's violent crime rate is 241.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1442.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clinchport are operated by Scott County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clinchport, VA has a population of 66, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Clinchport averages 43.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 9.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Clinchport, Virginia is 66 with a median age of 29.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clinchport: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clinchport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
