Cedar Bluff, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Tazewell County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,156 Population 553/sq mi density
$40,179 Median Income $26,594 per capita
$123,300 Home Value $192,738 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
119 Violent Crime/100K 1,186 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$40,179 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,300 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Bluff, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,179
47% below
$26,594 per capita
Home Value
$123,300
56% below
Zillow: $192,738
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
69% below
1,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Cedar Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cedar Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
44%
Rent
73%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Bluff a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Bluff residents earn a median household income of $40,179 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,594. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cedar Bluff is $123,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,738. Median rent is $848/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Cedar Bluff reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,186/100K.

Education

17.8% of adults in Cedar Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Bluff has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,156
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,179
Per Capita$26,594
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,300
Rent$848
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$192,738
Housing Units601
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent119/100K
Property1,186/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,250/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation1,966 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Bluff was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.