Wise Authority

Wise is a middle-income small town of 2,916 with home prices 2.7× below the Virginia median.

Wise, Virginia

Wise is a Virginia town in Wise County, Virginia, home to 2,916 residents. Households here earn a median of $53,596.

Definition and scope

Wise sits within Wise County, Virginia, one of Virginia's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 9.

Who lives here

Wise has approximately 2,916 residents. The median age is 36.5 years. Roughly 71% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $144,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 95.4%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
• Asian: 0.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Wise is $53,596. Poverty rate stands at 12.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.8%. Educational attainment: 25.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Wise:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Lonesome Pine Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Wise County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Huntington, West Virginia.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 2,453 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.