Pounding Mill, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Tazewell County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
235 Population 97/sq mi density
$96,400 Home Value $149,625 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Pounding Mill, VA

At a Glance

Home Value
$96,400
66% below
Zillow: $149,625
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
333% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Pounding Mill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
34%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
433%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pounding Mill a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pounding Mill is $96,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,625. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

6.2% of adults in Pounding Mill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pounding Mill 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

Population235
Median Age65.0 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$34,934
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$1,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

Home Value$96,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$149,625
Housing Units163
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,250/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation2,136 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute49 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pounding Mill was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.9% 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.