Rye Valley district, Virginia
Rye Valley district profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rye Valley district is a geographic entity located in Smyth County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,514. The land area covers 133.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,514 | ±664 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs | ±8.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,766 | ±268 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,386 | ±279 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,766 | ±268 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 620 | ±170 |
| Median Home Value | $116,100 | ±$23,541 |
| Median Gross Rent | $877 | ±$181 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,305 | ±$11,415 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,308 | ±$3,678 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | ±6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 827 | ±296 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,931 | ±344 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.5% | ±9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 29,137 (2024)
ID: 176699
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT D
121 BAGLEY CIR, MARION VA 24354-3140
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Atkins, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Chiilhowie, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chilhowie, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Chilhowie, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | Troutdale, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Marion, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Marion, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Saltville, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Marion, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Emory & Henry University
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College | 20.6 mi away | 30461 Garnand Drive, Emory, VA, 24327-0947 |
2769444121
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MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 118 SOUTH SHEFFEY STREET, MARION, VA, 24354 |
(276) 783-2323
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WHITETOP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 16309 HIGHLANDS PARKWAY, WHITETOP, VA, 24292 |
(276) 388-2873
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CHILHOWIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 807 CHILHOWIE STREET, CHILHOWIE, VA, 24319 |
(276) 646-3404
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RURAL RETREAT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 119 N. GREEVER ST., RURAL RETREAT, VA, 24368 |
(276) 686-8337
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GLADE SPRING BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 305 NORTH GLADE STREET, GLADE SPRING, VA, 24340 |
(276) 429-5626
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GRAYSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 147 S. INDEPENDENCE AVE., INDEPENDENCE, VA, 24348 |
(276) 773-3018
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WGRL OUTREACH
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 147 S. INDEPENDENCE AVE., INDEPENDENCE, VA, 24348 |
(276) 773-2761
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SALTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 111 PALMER AVENUE, SALTVILLE, VA, 24370 |
(276) 496-5514
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DAMASCUS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 310 WATER STREET, DAMASCUS, VA, 24236 |
(276) 475-3820
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SALTVILLE 1N, VA US, located 20.0 miles from Rye Valley district. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.2° | 23.2° | 33.7° | 3.80" | 1.9" |
| February | 48.0° | 25.3° | 36.6° | 3.77" | 4.2" |
| March | 56.9° | 31.0° | 44.0° | 4.35" | 1.6" |
| April | 67.5° | 39.0° | 53.2° | 4.28" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.0° | 48.9° | 62.0° | 4.30" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 57.5° | 69.5° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 61.8° | 73.1° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.7° | 60.6° | 72.2° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.0° | 54.0° | 66.5° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.8° | 41.2° | 55.0° | 2.97" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.5° | 30.6° | 44.0° | 3.04" | 0.1" |
| December | 47.6° | 26.1° | 36.8° | 4.12" | 2.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Grove CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Troutdale town | Town | 3.6 mi | — |
| Marion town | Town | 7.1 mi | — |
| McMullin CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| Adwolf CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Atkins CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5117395511. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.