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Wise County
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Wise County, Virginia, set in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, is a close-knit community known for its small-town hospitality and rich coal mining history. It offers a mix of outdoor recreation, Appalachian culture, and historic sites across quaint towns and natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
36,130
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.98°, -82.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,855
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
97
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
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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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