The Town FilesClintwood, Virginia
Town in Dickenson County · population 1,377 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,800
- Household income
- $52,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 52.7
Clintwood is a town of 1,377 people in Dickenson County, Virginia. The median home is worth $162,800, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Virginia towns, quieter than 80% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 73% of Virginia towns.
How Clintwood ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clintwood is worth $162,800, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $52,083, which is more affordable than 78% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $714 a month. 59.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clintwood | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,800 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $714 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $52,083 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.1% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Clintwood
| People | Clintwood | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 39.8% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 13.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 17.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 91.8% |
Weather in Clintwood
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 49.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clintwood since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 8, 2009 about 6.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 8, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on April 28, 2014.
Severe weather in Dickenson County since 1996
Dickenson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3621: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dickenson County
Dickenson County had 3,390 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,653 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Clintwood itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Clintwood
4 public schools with 1,883 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Elementary | PK-5 | 592 | 11.6 |
| Ridgeview High | 9-12 | 580 | 10.2 |
| Ridgeview Middle | 6-8 | 438 | 11.8 |
| Clintwood Elementary | 1-5 | 273 | 12.4 |
Towns near Clintwood
- Pound, VA8.3 mi · 877 people · home $98,100
- Jenkins, KY10.4 mi · 1,902 people · home $80,200
- McRoberts, KY12.4 mi · 741 people · home $60,100
- Elkhorn City, KY13.0 mi · 1,035 people · home $116,700
- Fleming-Neon, KY13.8 mi · 548 people · home $52,900
- Wise, VA13.9 mi · 2,971 people · home $144,700
- Coeburn, VA14.3 mi · 1,598 people · home $112,600
- Dante, VA15.2 mi · 572 people · home $81,400
Clintwood questions
Is Clintwood, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clintwood scores better for retirees than 73% of Virginia towns and quieter than 80%. 39.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.7).
How much does a house cost in Clintwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Clintwood is valued at $162,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,083, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $714 a month.
What is the weather like in Clintwood?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.2 inches of precipitation a year and 38.4 inches of snow.
Does Clintwood get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clintwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2009. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)