What are the schools like in Rocky Gap, VA?

Rocky Gap is served primarily by Bland County Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Rocky Gap?

The median household income in Rocky Gap, VA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Rocky Gap, VA?

Rocky Gap has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.7 inches.

Rocky Gap, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Rocky Gap, VA?

Rocky Gap has a violent crime rate of 31.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 796.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rocky Gap, VA a Good Place to Live?

Rocky Gap is a small town of 0 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Rocky Gap stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rocky Gap is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rocky Gap city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Rocky Gap metro area.

Metric	Rocky Gap, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rocky Gap's violent crime rate is 31.8 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

31.8 /100k

Property Crime

796.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Rocky Gap is served primarily by Bland County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rocky Gap, VA	National Avg
School District	Bland County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rocky Gap sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation and 39.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rocky Gap, VA
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	45.4"
Annual Snowfall	39.7"

Demographics

Metric	Rocky Gap, VA	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bluefield, WV 6 mi Bastian, VA 7 mi Brush Fork, WV 8 mi Princeton, WV 9 mi Bluefield, VA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Rocky Gap

Rocky Gap, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24366

Rocky Gap vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rocky Gap, VA affordable or expensive?

Rocky Gap has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Rocky Gap, VA?

Rocky Gap's violent crime rate is 31.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 796.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rocky Gap?

Public schools in Rocky Gap are operated by Bland County Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. N/A of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rocky Gap, VA a good place to live?

Rocky Gap, VA has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rocky Gap?

Rocky Gap averages 40.2°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches with about 39.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rocky Gap?

Rocky Gap, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24366.

What is the population of Rocky Gap?

The population of Rocky Gap, Virginia is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rocky Gap?

Key numbers for living in Rocky Gap: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rocky Gap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.