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Rich Creek, VA

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Population
738
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,530 ft
Median Home Value
$123,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$478/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Rich Creek

Rich Creek is a quiet mountain town of about 750 residents set along the scenic New River in Giles County. It offers a relaxed, rural pace where neighbors know each other and the surrounding Appalachian ridges form the backdrop to daily life. Pearisburg is just a ten-minute drive down the road for everyday shopping and services, while the larger hub of Blacksburg sits about forty-five minutes away.

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Living here puts outdoor recreation right at your doorstep, with convenient access to fishing and kayaking on the river as well as hiking along nearby stretches of the Appalachian Trail. It is a peaceful, close-knit community with affordable housing, making it an appealing spot for anyone looking to enjoy mountain living within an easy commute of regional jobs.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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