Tazewell, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Tazewell County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,419
Population
643/sq mi density
$35,392
Median Income
$24,074 per capita
$110,400
Home Value
$162,672 Zillow
$722
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
187
Violent Crime/100K
911 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$35,392 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$110,400 home value, $722/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Tazewell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 46.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,471 ft (753 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 643/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1289°N, 81.5066°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tazewell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Tazewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.0").