A town of 3,447. A typical home worth about $148K.
The 3 things Clifton Forge does most differently from other towns.
1898 · Iron Mountain and Water Gap, nearWhere Clifton Forge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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The typical Clifton Forge home is worth about $148,000, down 0.7% in a year, 64% below the Virginia typical home.
Most working residents leave Clifton Forge for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Covington (12%), Roanoke (4%) and Selma (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Clifton Forge beats the Virginia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Clifton Forge | VA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 76.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 12% | 6.2% |
Clifton Forge has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
Clifton Forge reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 58% report less.
1.4 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Memorial Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Ingleside Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Smith Creek Hiking Trail | — | 5 |
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 4 places on the National Register.
4 places in Clifton Forge on the National Register of Historic Places.
19 notable people were born in Clifton Forge.
Town in Virginia, United States
Clifton Forge is a town in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States which is part of the greater Roanoke Region. The population was 3,555 at the 2020 census. The Jackson River flows through the town, which as a result was once known as Jackson's River Station. Clifton Forge was an independent city during the 2000 census. However, in 2001, Clifton Forge gave up its city status and reverted to a town. In previous decades, the railroad was a major employer. Clifton Forge is known for its mountain views and clear streams.
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