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Buchanan County
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Buchanan County is a rural gem in southwestern Virginia, set in the Appalachian Mountains. It features charming small towns, scenic landscapes, and a tight-knit community rooted in coal mining and Appalachian heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
20,565
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.27°, -82.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,445
Local Cost
$880
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-20.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1132 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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