Virginia
Tappahannock is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,865. Residents earn $44,896 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tappahannock receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Tappahannock has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Tappahannock is $44,896, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 23.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Tappahannock is $204,200, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Tappahannock is below the national average at 333 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,372 per 100,000, 72% above the national average.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Tappahannock enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,896 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,736 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $882 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,706 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 410 |
| County GDP | $560M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 59 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,965 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.45% |
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $204,200 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $300,407 |
| Census Median Rent | $914 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 31.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,965 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.45% |
| Obesity | 43.3% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,685/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Total Violent | 333.1/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Murder | 41.6/100K |
| 561% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 83.3/100K |
| Assault | 208.2/100K |
| Total Property | 3,372.2/100K |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 582.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,664.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 124.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9124°N, 76.8660°W |
| County FIPS | 51057 |
Winner: Republican by 7.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |