Jewell Ridge, VA
Virginia · Tazewell County
Jewell Ridge is a small town in Virginia with a population of 48. Residents earn $26,250 per year, which is 65% below the national average.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated August 2026
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How Jewell Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
Health
Climate
Education
BCommunity
Is Jewell Ridge a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Jewell Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Jewell Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Jewell Ridge is $26,250, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Education
27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Jewell Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Jewell Ridge vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Jewell Ridge vs U.S. Average
Income: Jewell Ridge vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,250 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $13,800 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $861 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,094 |
| Gini Index | 0.467 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,000 |
| County GDP | $1,716M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 115 |
| Retail | 178 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,764 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 101.10 (100=avg) |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Zillow ZHVI | $104,635 |
Rental Costs
| Rent Burden | 27.4% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 100.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Housing Units | 65 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,764 |
| 21% below US avg |
Health Metrics: Jewell Ridge vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 20.1% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% |
| Depression | 29.7% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 17.1% |
| Short Sleep | 43.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 45.8% |
| Uninsured | 54.2% |
| 530% above US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:2,101 |
| Dentists | 1:2,212 |
| Mental Health | 1:352 |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Dental Visits | 57.4% |
| Premature Death | 15,250/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,929 ft (893 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1858°N, 81.7874°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tazewell County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Jewell Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.7").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 68.9 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Traffic Accidents | 5 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.8 / 4.0 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.0% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 0.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.91 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| County | Tazewell County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Avg Download Speed | 120.6 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 6.9 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 178 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $253 ($152-$404) |
| Specialist Visit | $354 ($202-$556) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $202 ($101-$354) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,224 ($809-$5,055) |
| Dental Cleaning | $131 ($76-$202) |
| Dental Filling | $253 ($152-$404) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $46 ($25-$76) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $76 ($51-$121) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $303 ($152-$506) |
| Tire Rotation | $40 ($20-$76) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $607 ($404-$1,011) |
| Battery Replacement | $202 ($101-$354) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $101 ($61-$152) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $91 ($51-$142) |
| HVAC Repair | $404 ($152-$809) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,077 ($4,044-$12,132) |
| Roof Repair | $1,011 ($404-$2,022) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,099 ($5,561-$15,165) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,517 ($506-$3,539) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,165 ($5,055-$30,330) |
| DUI Defense | $5,055 ($2,022-$10,110) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,517 ($809-$3,033) |
| Will Preparation | $506 ($202-$1,011) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,528 ($1,011-$5,055) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $25 ($15-$46) |
| Women's Haircut | $56 ($30-$101) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $152 ($76-$253) |
| Manicure | $25 ($15-$46) |
| Pedicure | $40 ($25-$66) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $81 ($51-$131) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.15 ($3.03-$5.56) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.54 ($2.53-$5.06) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.84 ($2.53-$5.56) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.55 ($3.03-$6.57) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.56 ($4.04-$7.58) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.01 ($0.61-$1.82) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $142 ($81-$253) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $71 ($30-$152) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $71 ($40-$121) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $71 ($40-$101) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $66 ($30-$101) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $86 ($51-$152) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $202 ($76-$506) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,022 ($1,213-$3,539) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $71 ($30-$131) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $15 ($8.09-$25) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $101 ($30-$253) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $30 ($15-$76) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,213 ($607-$2,528) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,011 ($506-$2,022) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $404 ($202-$708) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $51 ($25-$101) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,011 ($404-$2,528) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,638 ($5,055-$30,330) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $61 ($30-$101) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $101 ($51-$202) |
| Dog Grooming | $61 ($30-$101) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $40 ($20-$76) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $303 ($152-$506) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $202 ($101-$404) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $513 |
| Toddler | $390 |
| Preschool | $390 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $403 |
| Toddler | $390 |
| Preschool | $390 |
Top Industries in Tazewell County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 2,644 | 156 | $30,466 | 1.93 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 1,164 | 72 | $20,968 | 0.93 |
| Manufacturing | 1,085 | 49 | $53,715 | 0.96 |
| Construction | 498 | 46 | $53,990 | 0.69 |
| Wholesale Trade | 465 | 44 | $57,718 | 0.86 |
| Other Services | 430 | 78 | $47,470 | 1.04 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 380 | 38 | $44,157 | 0.47 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 335 | 16 | $99,627 | 6.46 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 303 | 62 | $53,536 | 0.32 |
| Finance & Insurance | 296 | 57 | $56,003 | 0.53 |
| Management of Companies | 166 | 9 | $81,235 | 0.72 |
| Real Estate | 100 | 30 | $39,892 | 0.47 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 62 | 6 | $17,119 | 0.27 |
| Information & Technology | 53 | 10 | $59,570 | 0.21 |
| Unclassified | 32 | 12 | $41,169 | 1.67 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 30 | 6 | $48,118 | 0.27 |
Schools in Jewell Ridge
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWIN VALLEY HIGH | High | 194 | 17 | 11.4:1 |
Radio Stations near Jewell Ridge
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Campgrounds Near Jewell Ridge
7 campgrounds found near Jewell Ridge.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.D. BAILEY LAKE GROUP SHELTERS | 5.0/5 | 3 | $50, $60 |
| HURRICANE CAMPGROUND | 4.8/5 | 21 | $20, $40 |
| GRINDSTONE | 4.6/5 | - | $24, $36 |
| FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP | 4.5/5 | 3 | $5 |
| Guyandotte Campground | 4.2/5 | 86 | $26, $40 |
| OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP | 4.0/5 | 1 | $50 |
| RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND | 3.9/5 | 17 | $20, $27 |
National Parks Near Jewell Ridge
36 national parks and monuments found near Jewell Ridge.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Babcock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beech Creek State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Bluestone Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bluestone National Scenic River | National Scenic River | Free |
| Bluestone State Park | State Park | Free |
| Breaks Interstate Park | State Park | Free |
| Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Camp Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Chief Logan State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clinch River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clinch River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Davy Crockett Birthplace | State Park | Free |
| Elk Knob State Park | State Park | Free |
| Elk Knob State Park | State Park | Free |
| Grayson Highlands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hawks Nest State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hungry Mother State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jenny Wiley State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| John And Landon Carter House State Park | State Park | Free |
| Little Beaver State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Jefferson State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| New River Gorge National Park & Preserve | National Park & Preserve | Free |
| New River State Park | State Park | Free |
| New River Trail State Park | State Park | Free |
| Panther State Forest | State Park | Free |
| Pinnacle Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pipestem Resort State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shot Tower Historic State Park | State Park | Free |
| South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River | State Park | Free |
| Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park | State Park | Free |
| Southwest Virginia Museum State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stone Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sycamore Shoals | State Park | Free |
| Twin Falls Resort State Park | State Park | Free |
| Warriors Path | State Park | Free |
| Yatesville Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Jewell Ridge
102+ trails found near Jewell Ridge.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 21.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 20.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 14.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| CRAWFISH | 10.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 8.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 6.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| WALKER MOUNTAIN | 5.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| OLD 84 | 5.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 4.5 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| WALKER MOUNTAIN | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| BEAR CREEK | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CERES | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JERRYS CREEK | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SLABTOWN | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LYNN CAMP | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| FAIRWOOD VALLEY | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.8 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MULLINS BRANCH | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| DICKEY KNOB | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BARTON GAP | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ROARING FORK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| ROWLANDS CREEK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LYNN CAMP | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CURRIN VALLEY | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ROARING FORK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| ORCHARD SPUR | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| STRAIGHT BRANCH | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| JERRYS CREEK | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HURRICANE KNOB | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| KIRK HOLLOW | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.0 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SKULLS GAP | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.0 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CURRIN VALLEY | 1.0 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ROWLANDS CREEK | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COMERS CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| KEGLEY | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| JERRYS CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BOBBYS | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MULLINS BRANCH | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| ROWLANDS CREEK | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MOUNT ROGERS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LUM | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| TWO PONDS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| DAVIS PATH SIDE TRAIL | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FLATTOP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| DICKEY KNOB | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FLATTOP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CURRIN VALLEY | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LUM | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| HICKORY RIDGE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MOUNT ROGERS TIE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| HURRICANE MOUNTAIN | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| DICKEY GAP | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HURRICANE CREEK | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LITTLE LAUREL | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| JACKIE STREET SPUR | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| FLATTOP | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ORCHARD SPUR | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LEWIS FORK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| HORNE KNOB | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COMERS CREEK FALLS | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| STRAIGHT BRANCH | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| LIVERY | 0.2 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| RACCOON BRANCH | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FLATTOP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FLATTOP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| FLATTOP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LEWIS FORK TIE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| TRIMPI SHELTER | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LYNN CAMP | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| ORCHARD SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SUGAR HOLLOW POND | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HICKORY RIDGE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HICKORY RIDGE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| TRIMPI SPRING | 0.0 | Yes | - | - | |
| LEWIS FORK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| DICKEY KNOB | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
Museums in Jewell Ridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HISTORIC CRAB ORCHARD MUSEUM & PIONEER PARK | HISTORY MUSEUM | $472,076 | ||
| APPALACHIAN ARTS CENTER | ART MUSEUM | |||
| HONAKER HERITAGE MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 5738 REDBUD HWY | 2768734333 | |
| RAVEN THEATER AND COAL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM |
Libraries in Jewell Ridge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCDOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY | 90 HOWARD ST. | 0.0 | 94,381 | |||
| WAR PUBLIC LIBRARY | BERWIND LAKE ROAD | 0.0 | 3,878 |
Farmers Markets in Jewell Ridge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Farmers Market |
Cell Towers in Jewell Ridge
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Tazewell Cell Site - 1000 North of US Highway 19 & 460 | TOWER | 81 |
| (Horton Valley site) RR 2, Box 300 | TOWER | 79 |
| 1735 STEELSBURG HIGHWAY (112478) | LTOWER | 79 |
| Richlands cell site cell # 24 State County Rd. 617 & US 460 2.5 Mi N of US 460 | TOWER | 73 |
| 710 WAR TOWER ROAD (97014) | LTOWER | 61 |
| 710 WAR TOWER ROAD (97014) | LTOWER | 61 |
| 6 MILES NORTH OF HONAKER ON RIGHT | LTOWER | 56 |
| 740 Glenwood Street (96686) | GTOWER | 40 |
Fire Stations in Jewell Ridge
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell Ridge Volunteer Fire Department , Inc | RT 620 | Volunteer | 276-881-8282 | ||
| Whitewood Volunteer Fire Department | HC 66 Lynn Camp RD | Volunteer | 276-259-7966 |
Bridges in Jewell Ridge
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1961 | 101 | 2,429 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1958 | 36 | 1,498 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1958 | 22 | 1,498 | F | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1956 | 20 | 946 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1972 | 102 | 639 | P | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1965 | 39 | 639 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1964 | 22 | 589 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1949 | 99 | 210 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1984 | 22 | 181 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1936 | 80 | 111 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1978 | 90 | 74 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1932 | 99 | 60 | F |
Superfund Sites Near Jewell Ridge
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| BUCHANAN UNITS 1 & 2 | 1 MI SW OF MARVIN | BUCHANAN |
Airports Near Jewell Ridge
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Airport | BLF | Medium Airport |
| Raleigh County Memorial Airport | BKW | Medium Airport |
| Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | TRI | Medium Airport |
| Belcher Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Burkes Garden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catron Field | - | Small Airport |
| Crumley Field | - | Small Airport |
| Flying W Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Indian Springs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kee Field | - | Small Airport |
| Logan County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lonesome Pine Airport | LNP | Small Airport |
| Maxwell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mike Ferrell Field | - | Small Airport |
| Mountain Empire Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skyland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| South Fork Field | - | Small Airport |
| Southern West Virginia Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Southfork Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tazewell County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Virginia Highlands Airport | VJI | Small Airport |
| White Oak Stand Airport | - | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Jewell Ridge
2 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| McDowell County Sheriff's Office | 257 Virginia Avenue | |
| Richlands Police Department | 1851 Cranwell Drive |
Grocery Stores in Jewell Ridge
1 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Buddy's Gas N Go | Convenience Store | 17270 Dismal River Rd |
Treatment Centers in Jewell Ridge
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CMCSB - Main A Office | Both | 276-964-6702 |
| CMCSB Administration - Allison Building | Both | 276-964-6702 |
| CMCSB Tazewell Co - Satellite Office | Both | 276-964-6702 |
| SaVida Health | Both | 540-742-7330 |
| SaVida Health - Honaker | Both | 276-873-0910 |
| Southern Highlands CMHC Inc | Both | 304-436-2106 |
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Mines Near Jewell Ridge
134 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Jewell Ridge.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #1 Prep Plant | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #2 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| #3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| #4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Big Creek Seaboard No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Big Creek Seaboard No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Big Creek Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Active) |
| Big Creek Tiller Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Blair Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Central Shop | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Coronet Jewell Preparation Plant #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Covenant Coal Corp Lower Seaboard E | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| CR Surface Mine #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| DC-36 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Dismal Creek GOB Pile | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Dominion #22 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Dominion No 17 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Dominion No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Dominion No 20 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Dominion No 21 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Dominion No 24 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Dominion No 31 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Dominion No 36b | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Gray Wolf I Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Greasy Creek Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| H-3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| H-6 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Hill Creek Auger | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Active) |
| Hurricane Branch Strip #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Jewell Ridge Mining Corp | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Jewell Valley Gob Pile Removal | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Jscc #18 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Jscc No 17 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Jscc No 20 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| JV 17 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Temporarily Idled) |
| JV 18 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Temporarily Idled) |
| Kennedy #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Loading Dock | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Loading Dock No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Meridian #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Meridian #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Meridian Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine #6 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 35 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No. 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No. 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No. 12 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No. 26 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mine No. 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Mountaineer No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mountaineer No. 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mountaineer No. 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mountaineer No.3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Auger Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Auger Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 1 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 10 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 11-D Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 12 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 12 Preparation Plant | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| No 15 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 3 Dock | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| No 3 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 7 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No 7 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 7 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No. 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| No1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Prep Plant | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Red Ash Strip/Auger | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Red Dog #3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| S-5 Ailly Branch | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (NonProducing) |
| S-8 Jones Fork | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (NonProducing) |
| Seaboard Dock | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Seng Camp Gob Pile | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Shady Lane No 4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Shenandoah Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Silver Creek Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Sugar Cove Gob Project | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Surface Mine No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Surface Mine No 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| WAR CREEK NO. 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Winston Mine No 10 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Young'S Br #15 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
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What is the population of Jewell Ridge?
Jewell Ridge has a population of 48 residents and is located in Virginia. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.1 years. The population is 64.6% female and 35.4% male.
Is Jewell Ridge expensive to live in?
Jewell Ridge has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 101.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $26,250, 65% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Jewell Ridge?
Jewell Ridge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches, with 17.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Jewell Ridge?
The job market in Jewell Ridge is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $861. There are 1,000 business establishments in the area, including 74 restaurants and food service locations.
How are the schools in Jewell Ridge?
Schools in Jewell Ridge score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.0% of adults in Jewell Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Jewell Ridge?
The obesity rate in Jewell Ridge is 41.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.1% of adults are smokers. 29.3% are physically inactive. 29.7% of residents report depression. 54.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 71.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,101.
What are the demographics of Jewell Ridge?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Jewell Ridge is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 0.0% of the population are military veterans. 0.0% of residents have a disability. 45.8% have health insurance coverage.
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