Vinton
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Vinton, Virginia is a picturesque small town set east of Roanoke in the Blue Ridge foothills. The community is known for its welcoming atmosphere, local festivals, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
2,684
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.28°, -79.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,055
Local Cost
$1,405
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-19.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1085 mm
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Upload
174 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
ROA
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.