Dickenson County
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Dickenson County, located in the scenic mountains of southwest Virginia, is a quiet and friendly community best known for its natural beauty and close-knit residents. With rich Appalachian traditions and abundant outdoor activities, it's an ideal base for exploring rural Virginia and the iconic Breaks Interstate Park.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
14,124
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.13°, -82.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,645
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1131 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LNP
Distance
22 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 60/100.