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Big Island, VA

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Population
91
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
731 ft
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Big Island is a quiet, close-knit hamlet tucked along the banks of the James River in northern Bedford County, Virginia. Home to around 300 residents, this scenic mountain community has deep industrial roots shaped by river transport and historic paper milling. Today, it offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with immediate access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, great local fishing and paddling, and an easy drive south into the town of Bedford.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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