At a Glance
Median Income
$35,392
$24,074 per capita
Home Value
$110,400
Zillow: $162,672
Median Rent
$722/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
911/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tazewell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tazewell residents earn a median household income of $35,392 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,074. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tazewell is $110,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,672. Median rent is $722/month, with 27.2% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Tazewell reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 911/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Tazewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tazewell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,419
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$35,392
Per Capita$24,074
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$1,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$722
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$162,672
Housing Units2,132
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property911/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death15,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation2,471 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Tazewell was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% 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.