The Town FilesScott County, Virginia
21,479 people. The median home is worth $143,000 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $46,349.
Towns in Scott County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate City | 2,043 | $163,000 | $42,857 | 41.4 |
| Weber City | 1,250 | $155,900 | $47,778 | 45.5 |
People and housing
| Scott County | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,000 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $699 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $46,349 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 47.7 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.6% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.2% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
4,980 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,964 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 308 storm events in Scott County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Scott County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).