Chilhowie
Town in Smyth County, Virginia
Chilhowie is a town in Smyth County, Virginia, with 1,654 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,952 ft (595 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seven Mile Ford, 3.0 miles E.
- 1,654residents (2020 Census)
- 1,952 ftelevation · 595 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 653 / sq mipopulation density
- 24319ZIP code
About Chilhowie
Chilhowie is a town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States, on the Middle Fork of the Holston River. As of the 2020 census, Chilhowie had a population of 1,654. The name Chilhowie is said to come from a Cherokee word meaning "valley of many deer". It is also notable for having only one traffic light in the entire city. I-81 runs through Chilhowie. It is located at exit 35.
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Living in Chilhowie
- Median household income
- $51,429
- Median home value
- $153,600
- Median rent
- $802/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Chilhowie had 1,654 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,654 |
|---|---|
| Density | 653 per sq mi (252 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chilhowie at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Smyth County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,654 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.53 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8002° N, 81.6829° W |
| ZIP code | 24319 |
| Official website | chilhowie.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5116480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chilhowie
- Seven Mile Ford3.0 mi E
- Adwolf4.9 mi E
- Glade Spring5.0 mi W
- McMullin6.0 mi E
- Saltville6.9 mi NW
- Emory8.1 mi W
- Allison Gap9.0 mi NW
- Marion9.6 mi E
- Meadowview11.4 mi W
- Damascus13.0 mi SW
- Troutdale15.4 mi SE
- Sugar Grove15.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Chilhowie
What county is Chilhowie in?
Chilhowie is in Smyth County, Virginia.
What is the population of Chilhowie, VA?
1,654 people lived in Chilhowie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chilhowie, VA?
The ZIP code of Chilhowie is 24319.
What is the elevation of Chilhowie?
1,952 feet (595 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chilhowie?
Seven Mile Ford (3.0 mi), Adwolf (4.9 mi), Glade Spring (5.0 mi), McMullin (6.0 mi), Saltville (6.9 mi).
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