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Tazewell, TN
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Tazewell, TN
At a Glance
How Tazewell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tazewell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tazewell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tazewell residents earn a median household income of $41,852 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,657. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tazewell is $163,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,710. Median rent is $748/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Tazewell reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,816/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Tazewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tazewell has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.