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Fort blackmore, VA

Fort blackmore, VA.

Population: 1,268 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fort blackmore, VA is $153,460 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $15,000 after a median 69 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$153,460

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$153,460
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+105.2%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$161,638
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$15,000
Median list price
$469,500
1-year sale-price change
-96.8%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
FORT BLACKMORE PRIMARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
347
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
950

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (44 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Lonesome Pine Airport (LNP) (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-39 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
22.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$651
Households with broadband internet
77.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,511
Average weekly wage
$812
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Other Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Fort blackmoreState medianUS median
Median home value$153,460$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$15,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$651$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Fort blackmore, VA?
$153,460.
What is the median sale price in Fort blackmore, VA?
$15,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort blackmore, VA?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Fort blackmore, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,335/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort blackmore, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
Is Fort blackmore, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort blackmore, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort blackmore, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort blackmore, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort blackmore, VA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fort blackmore, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 1.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fort blackmore, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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