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Tappahannock, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Essex County County
Tappahannock, VA
At a Glance
How Tappahannock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tappahannock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tappahannock a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tappahannock residents earn a median household income of $44,896 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,736. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tappahannock is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,407. Median rent is $914/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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Tappahannock reports 795 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 109% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,969/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Tappahannock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tappahannock has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.