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Saltville, VA

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Population
1,760
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,732 ft
Median Home Value
$96,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$645/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,658
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Saltville

Tucked into a scenic mountain valley along the Holston River, Saltville gets its name from the deep underground salt deposits that shaped centuries of local history. It is a quiet Southwest Virginia town with a surprisingly big backstory, spanning Ice Age fossil beds, Civil War battles, and even the chemical plant that produced rocket fuel for Apollo 11. Today, life here moves at a relaxed Appalachian pace, surrounded by green ridges, river fishing, and quiet walks along the Salt Trail.

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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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