Tazewell County
VA · Pop. 39,933 · Suburban County
Tazewell County sits in Virginia across 519 square miles, home to 39,933 people at 76.9 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $116,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.62% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 138-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.8°F and average winter lows of 21.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is 4.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $116,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 93.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 138-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- A poverty rate of 19.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
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Homesteading in Tazewell County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Tazewell County?
- Tazewell County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 138-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.8°F, and average winter lows of 21.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $116,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 93.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is 4.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.
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