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Tacoma, VA
Census-designated place in Wise County, Virginia.
Population
131
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
279
ZIP codes
0
Tacoma and its ZIP codes
Tacoma at a glance
- Tacoma is 27% denser than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Tacoma, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Tacoma.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,431
10,958 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $9,167 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tacoma, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
370
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
154
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 25°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tacoma, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Tacoma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| The University of Virginia's College at WiseCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| CoeburnTown | 3.7 mi | 2 |
| WiseTown | 3.7 mi | 3 |
| NortonCity | 5.8 mi | 7.5 |
| DungannonTown | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0 |
| Big Stone Gap EastCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| St. PaulTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| East Stone GapCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DanteCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7 |
| PoundTown | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| NickelsvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| AppalachiaTown | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| StonegaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| CastlewoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tacoma, VA in?
- Tacoma is in Wise County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Tacoma, VA?
- About 131 people live in Tacoma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tacoma?
- Nearby places include Riverview (2.7 mi), The University of Virginia's College at Wise (2.9 mi), Coeburn (3.7 mi), Wise (3.7 mi), Norton (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023