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Pounding Mill, VA
Census-designated place in Tazewell County, Virginia.
Population
222
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
91
ZIP codes
0
Pounding Mill and its ZIP codes
Pounding Mill at a glance
- Pounding Mill is 59% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Pounding Mill, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tazewell County. PPP loans are for Pounding Mill.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 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
Environment and hazard risk
Pounding Mill, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pounding Mill, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Pounding Mill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Claypool HillCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 5.5 |
| Cedar BluffTown | 2.9 mi | 2.1 |
| RichlandsTown | 5.5 mi | 5.6 |
| DoranCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| RavenCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 6.5 |
| AmonateCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Jewell RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| TazewellTown | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| Berwind, WVCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Allison GapCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| SaltvilleTown | 14 mi | 8 |
| Cucumber, WVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| HonakerTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| War, WVCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| GrattonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| Raysal, WVCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pounding Mill, VA in?
- Pounding Mill is in Tazewell County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Pounding Mill, VA?
- About 222 people live in Pounding Mill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pounding Mill?
- Nearby places include Claypool Hill (2 mi), Cedar Bluff (2.9 mi), Richlands (5.5 mi), Doran (6.7 mi), Raven (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023