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Troutdale post office 24378, and bank
Virginia›Grayson County

TroutdaleVA

A town of 138, settled in 1882.

Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
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Troutdale, VA · Photo: Nyttend · Public domain · Source ↗

Is Troutdale a good place to live?

Troutdale’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, above both the Virginia town median (27 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 254 in Virginia we compare has a lower July high than Troutdale. Troutdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

138 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Getting set up

Moving to Troutdale: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Troutdale, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerAppalachian Power17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Troutdale water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers35% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Troutdale’s trash rules yet
SchoolsGrayson County Public SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Virginia you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 11 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereGrayson General RegistrarGrayson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code2437824378 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Troutdale.

Housing

A larger share of households own their home in Troutdale than in most of Virginia or the rest of the country

98% of households own their home in Troutdale. Typical home values rose 7.1% in the year to September 2026.

$211KZillow home value

Typical home value

Troutdale$211K
Virginia$412K
+7.1%
value change, 1 year

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Work & commute

With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Troutdale’s workers commute out

19% of Troutdale residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Troutdale fell to 2 in 2023, 52 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Independence (19%), Galax (7%) and Wytheville (7%).

0%work in town

Where working residents work

In Troutdale0%
Independence19%
Galax7%
Wytheville7%
Marion3%
26 mi
median commute distance
2
jobs based in Troutdale
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Natural hazards

High risk in Troutdale, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
69High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

In Troutdale, expect four seasons and pleasant summers

Troutdale has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. Only 1 of the 254 Virginia towns we compare have a lower January low than Troutdale.

9″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter24–43°
Spring39–60°
Summer56–77°
Fall41–62°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Outdoors

13% of Troutdale is conserved land

3.3 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.

13%conserved
13%
conserved · 259 of 1,991 acres
3.3 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Health

Troutdale stands out in Virginia and nationally: a larger share of its adults have diabetes

Among 254 Virginia towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Troutdale. Troutdale beats the Virginia average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. Among 254 Virginia towns, just 7 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Troutdale.

TroutdaleVirginia townsU.S. towns
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)19%11%12%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)19%12%14%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)48%33%35%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)12%14%16%
32 measures vs. Virginia
2 better16 too close to call14 worse
What stands outTroutdaleVA
Fewer binge drinkers11.5%14.5%
More adults treating high blood pressure84.3%76.8%
More adults with COPD12.5%6.2%
Smyth County Community Hospital
11.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Troutdale

17pages on Troutdale
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Troutdale; the nearest are

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Troutdale for work

Where Troutdale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

19% → Independence Independence 19% 7% → Galax Galax 7% 7% → Wytheville Wytheville 7% 3% → Marion Marion 3% 3% → Blacksburg Blacksburg 3% 2% → Pilot Mountain Pilot Mountain 2% Troutdale · 0% stay
2jobs based in Troutdale
0%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Troutdale

Town in Virginia, United States

Troutdale is a town in Grayson County, Virginia, United States. The population was 140 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
3.1 sq mi
Elevation
3,127 ft
ZIP code
24378
Area code
276

Questions about Troutdale

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Troutdale, VA a good place to live?

Troutdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.