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Tazewell, VA
Town in Tazewell County, Virginia.
Population
4,390
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
639
ZIP codes
0
Tazewell and its ZIP codes
Tazewell at a glance
- Tazewell is about 2.9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,618, 63% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,700 (71% below Virginia) and median rent is $708 a month.
Local data for Tazewell, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tazewell, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,618
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$111,700
Median rent
$708/mo
Homeownership
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (393), German Americans (383), Scottish Americans (127).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tazewell County. PPP loans are for Tazewell.
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
How people get to work
Tazewell, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tazewell, 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
79° / 21°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tazewell, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Tazewell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrattonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.4 |
| SpringvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 7.5 |
| AmonateCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| Abbs ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Pounding MillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Cucumber, WVCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Berwind, WVCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Claypool HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| BoissevainCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Cedar BluffTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| War, WVCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Anawalt, WVTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Jewell RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Gary, WVCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Falls MillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| PocahontasTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tazewell, VA in?
- Tazewell is in Tazewell County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Tazewell, VA?
- About 4,390 people live in Tazewell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tazewell?
- Nearby places include Gratton (5.3 mi), Springville (7.8 mi), Amonate (8 mi), Abbs Valley (8.3 mi), Pounding Mill (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023