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VA area data

Skippers, VA

Skippers, VA.

Population: 386 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$166,926
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+81.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$167,824
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (42 mi)
Nearest airport
Emporia Greensville Regional Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-69 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$1,085
Households with broadband internet
30.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,580
Average weekly wage
$1,080
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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