Claypool Hill, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Tazewell County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,332 Population 242/sq mi density
$46,895 Median Income $38,120 per capita
$169,200 Home Value $181,051 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,895 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$169,200 home value, $835/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Claypool Hill, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,895
38% below
$38,120 per capita
Home Value
$169,200
40% below
Zillow: $181,051
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
8% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Claypool Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
60%
Rent
72%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Claypool Hill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Claypool Hill residents earn a median household income of $46,895 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,120. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% 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 Claypool Hill is $169,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,051. Median rent is $835/month, with 25.5% 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 1977.

Education

31.1% of adults in Claypool Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Claypool Hill 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

Population1,332
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,895
Per Capita$38,120
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$1,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,200
Rent$835
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$181,051
Housing Units648
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death15,250/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation2,434 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Claypool Hill was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.2% 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.