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Claypool Hill, VA

Census-designated place in Tazewell County, Virginia.

Population

1,610

Land area

5.5sq mi

People per sq mi

293

ZIP codes

0

Claypool Hill and its ZIP codes

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Claypool Hill at a glance

  • Claypool Hill is 33% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $45,446 a year, 51% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,400 (57% below Virginia) and median rent is $790 a month.

Local data for Claypool Hill, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Claypool Hill, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$45,446

Poverty rate

15.5%

Median home value

$166,400

Median rent

$790/mo

Homeownership

93.8%

Bachelor's or higher

20.8%

Median age

43.6

Average commute

23.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (90), German Americans (78), Mexican Americans (63).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tazewell County. PPP loans are for Claypool Hill.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,597

13,374 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,592

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$346M

FY 2026, $8,567 per person

Tazewell County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Claypool Hill, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.7%
  • Carpooled4.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.0%

Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Claypool Hill, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

560

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

144

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 23°F

44.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Claypool Hill, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.6%

U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts

Diabetes

16.6%

U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts

Smoking

18.6%

U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

Cities near Claypool Hill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cedar BluffTown2 mi2.1
Pounding MillCensus-designated place2 mi2.4
RichlandsTown4.1 mi5.6
DoranCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.1
RavenCensus-designated place6.9 mi6.5
Jewell RidgeCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.4
AmonateCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
Allison GapCensus-designated place12 mi2.6
HonakerTown13 mi1.7
SaltvilleTown13 mi8
TazewellTown13 mi6.9
Berwind, WVCensus-designated place15 mi0.3
Cucumber, WVCensus-designated place16 mi0.5
War, WVCity17 mi0.9
GrattonCensus-designated place18 mi5.4
Seven Mile FordCensus-designated place18 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Claypool Hill, VA in?
Claypool Hill is in Tazewell County, Virginia.
What is the population of Claypool Hill, VA?
About 1,610 people live in Claypool Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Claypool Hill?
Nearby places include Cedar Bluff (2 mi), Pounding Mill (2 mi), Richlands (4.1 mi), Doran (5.3 mi), Raven (6.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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