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Cost of living in Tazewell County, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,661/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 39,933 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $655 25%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $439 16%
Groceries $355 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $202 8%
State tax $155 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Tazewell County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$651
per month
1 bedroom
$655
per month
2 bedroom
$851
per month
3 bedroom
$1,025
per month
4 bedroom
$1,253
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tazewell County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$45,788
per year
Individual earnings
$36,920
per year
Per capita
$28,604
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tazewell County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$116,100
Annual property tax
$718

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tazewell County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Tazewell County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Tazewell County

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Tazewell County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.2 min
Drive alone
82.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
5.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tazewell County

What it costs to live in Tazewell County each month.

Single person
$2,661
per month
  • Rent $655
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $439
  • State tax $155
Couple
$3,658
per month
  • Rent $851
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $430
  • State tax $198
Family
$5,994
per month
  • Rent $1,025
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $430
  • State tax $198

Frequently asked questions about Tazewell County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tazewell County?

In Tazewell County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $655 per month, a two-bedroom averages $851 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,025 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tazewell County?

In Tazewell County, VA, the average household income is $45,788 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,920 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tazewell County?

The estimated cost of living in Tazewell County, VA is approximately $2,661 per month for a single person, $3,658 for a couple, $5,994 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tazewell County?

The combined sales tax rate in Tazewell County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Tazewell County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tazewell County, VA would need approximately $2,661 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,788 per year ($3,816 per month). Tazewell County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tazewell County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tazewell County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tazewell County?

The average home value in Tazewell County, VA is $116,100, with average annual property taxes of $718, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tazewell County compare to other areas?

You can compare Tazewell County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tazewell County is in the Bluefield, WV-VA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources