Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 41 min6:08 am – 8:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 39 min7:36 am – 5:14 pm
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People4,484 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.11,864 householdsMedian household income $70,556Median home value $195,400Median rent $840 a month80% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $866 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.9% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 2,218 employedMain industries: education and health care 29%, manufacturing 18%, retail 13%Average commute 23 minutes83% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher89% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 44°F, lows 23°F48 in of rain a year, on about 95 dayswettest month July10 in of snow a year, on about 6 days11 days above 90°F, 121 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Saltville 1n station, 9 mi away
Nearby landmarksEmory and Henry Collegecollege · under a mileBald Knobpeak · 2.6 miMiddle Fork Holston Riverreservoir · 3.7 miYellow Springsspring · 2.8 miHall Knobpeak · 3.4 miVirginia Creeper Trail Watauga Trailheadtrailhead · 7.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGlade Spring Rec. Parkpark · 3.8 miClinch Mountain Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.4 mi · 2,518 acresHarry L Coomes Recreation Centerrecreation area · 6.4 miJefferson National Forestnational forest · 10.5 miThe Channels State Natural Area Preservestate conservation land · 9.5 mi · 721 acresCherokee National Forestnational forest · 11.8 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes12 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 4+, 1 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 5.1 on 9 Aug 202047 mi away, near Sparta, North CarolinaMost recent: magnitude 5.1 on 9 Aug 202047 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowWashington County, VA, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsLandslide Relatively ModerateStrong wind Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality82% of days had good air in 2025296 of 361 days measured65 moderate daysMedian index 40, worst day 90main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Sullivan County, TN, 31 mi away
Internet at home87% of households have a broadband subscription65% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone12% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWashington County Service Authorityserves 47,574 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation2,183 ft665 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalJohnston Memorial Hospital4.8 miPost officeMeadowview Post Office1.0 miTown hallGlade Town Hall4.4 miPoliceGlade Spring Police Department4.2 miFire stationMeadowview Volunteer Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 elementary, 1 highElementaryMeadowview Elementary School1.3 miHighPatrick Henry High School1.8 miCollegeEmory and Henry Collegeunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportTri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport TRI37 miMajor airportPiedmont Triad International Airport GSO116 miInterstateI-811.1 miUS highwayUS 111.6 miCoachBristol (Park & Ride)Virginia Breeze, Operated by Dillon's20 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 24361 ZIP area.
