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Living in Alleghany County, Virginia
The rural county wrapped around Covington. Clifton Forge, Douthat State Park, and Lake Moomaw, with George Washington National Forest across much of the county.
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Commute & how people work
About 4% of Alleghany County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 23 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 41% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 20% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 10% | |
| 45 min or more | 16% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 88% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 7% | |
| Public transit | 0% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.5% | |
| Work from home | 4% | |
| Other | 0.6% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools reports a 88% on-time graduation rate, with 62% passing Math and 65% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Alleghany County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Churches & faith communities
- Fletcher Chapel
- Johnsons Creek Church
Gas stations
- Marathon, 3505 Midland Trail, Covington, VA 24426
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Alleghany County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Allegheny Health Clinic
- EZCare Walk-In Medical Center
- Fresenius Kidney Care
Manufacturing & factories
- Applied Extrusion Inc.
- Creative Fabrication
- MeadWestvaco Covington Paper Mill
Government & public sector
- Alleghany County Courthouse
- Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
- Covington City Hall
- Covington Courthouse
- Virginia DMV
Major employers & offices
- Hammond-Mitchell, Inc.
Business & industrial parks
- Covington Facility Cogen
- Hammond-Mitchell, Inc.
- USFS Maintenance Area
- WestRock Trailer Lot
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Alleghany County?
Alleghany County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.49 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.49% a year).
How are the schools in Alleghany County?
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools reports a 88% on-time graduation rate, with 62% passing Math and 65% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Alleghany County?
The average commute for Alleghany County workers is about 23 minutes, and 55% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Alleghany County?
About 4% of Alleghany County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Alleghany County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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