Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Nickelsville’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, against 27 minutes in Virginia’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 254 Virginia towns we compare have a higher median age than Nickelsville. Killgore Fort House and Bush Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places. Nickelsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Nickelsville beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 214 in 1920, 378 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 4 maps from 1897 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nickelsville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Nickelsville.
The typical Nickelsville home is worth about $170,000, up 6.4% in a year, 59% below the Virginia typical home. At $746 a month, Nickelsville’s median rent is below both the Virginia town median ($1,762 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
| Nickelsville | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $746 a month | $1,762 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 68% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Scott County Public Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickelsville ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–7 | Grades PK–7 | 302 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Nickelsville for work: only 2% work in town. Nickelsville’s median household income is $46,000. The top destinations are Kingsport (30%), Gate City (14%) and Lebanon (2%).
| Nickelsville | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,000 | $102,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 4.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Nickelsville has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Nickelsville is 84°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Nickelsville beats the Virginia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 18% of Nickelsville adults report frequent physical distress. Only 8 of the 254 Virginia towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Nickelsville.
| Nickelsville | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 12% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Nickelsville | VA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 76.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.4% | 11.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Keith Memorial Park | 0.3 mi | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Nickelsville; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Nickelsville residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Virginia.
Where Nickelsville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 notable people were born in Nickelsville.
Town in Virginia, United States
Nickelsville is a town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 378 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
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Nickelsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
3 notable people were born here, including Maybelle Carter and Ollan Cassell.
