The Town FilesPound, Virginia
Town in Wise County · population 877 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,100
- Household income
- $32,396
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 51.3
Pound is a town of 877 people in Wise County, Virginia. The median home is worth $98,100, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 73% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 73% of Virginia towns.
How Pound 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 Pound is worth $98,100, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $32,396, which is more affordable than 81% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pound | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $775 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $32,396 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pound
| People | Pound | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.7% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in Pound
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
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pound 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 5.2 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 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Wise County since 1996
Wise County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Wise County
Wise County had 10,969 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,985 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Pound itself the ACS puts it at 13.1%.
Public schools in Pound
1 public school with 512 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.W. Adams Combined | PK-8 | 512 | 12.5 |
Towns near Pound
- Jenkins, KY3.7 mi · 1,902 people · home $80,200
- Fleming-Neon, KY7.3 mi · 548 people · home $52,900
- McRoberts, KY7.4 mi · 741 people · home $60,100
- Clintwood, VA8.3 mi · 1,377 people · home $162,800
- Wise, VA10.4 mi · 2,971 people · home $144,700
- Whitesburg, KY11.9 mi · 1,773 people · home $111,700
- Norton, VA13.5 mi · 3,687 people · home $110,000
- Coeburn, VA14.6 mi · 1,598 people · home $112,600
Pound questions
Is Pound, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pound scores better for retirees than 50% of Virginia towns and quieter than 73%. 29.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.3).
How much does a house cost in Pound?
The median owner-occupied home in Pound is valued at $98,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,396, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Pound?
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 Pound get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pound 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)