Claypool Hill, Virginia
Claypool Hill is a community of 1,610 people in Tazewell County, Virginia.
Why visit Claypool Hill
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Broadway Cinemas, Bald Rock, Clinch Valley Roller Mills and Maiden Spring.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Claypool Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Claypool Hill
Claypool Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Claypool Hill had a population of 1,699. Claypool is part of the Bluefield WV-VA micropolitan area which has a population of 107,578.
From the Wikipedia article Claypool Hill, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks6
Clinch Valley Roller Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic grist mill complex in Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Maiden Spring
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Old Kentucky Turnpike Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Richlands Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Virginia, USA
Tazewell Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
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Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Richlands, Virginia, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Overlook Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Shelters, small playground, and public bathroom Park Closed after dark
Restaurants and cafes9
Bellacino's
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Italian · 2.3 mi
2677 Steelsburg Hwy, Cedar Bluff
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Route 19 Hotdog Shop
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
2703 Steelsburg Highway, Cedar Bluff
Hardee's
Fast food · Burger
131 Cedar Hill Lane, Cedar Bluff
Mo-Th 05:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 05:00-22:00, Su 06:00-20:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
13320 G C Perry Hwy, Pounding Mill
Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00, Sa-Su 09:00-21:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi
12822 Governor G C Peery Highway, Pounding Mill
Su-Fr 07:00-01:00, Sa 11:00-01:00
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
12688 Governor G C Peery Highway, Pounding Mill
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger
12253 Gov G C Peery Hwy, Pounding Mill
Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00, Su 06:00-23:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Claypool Hill
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 25°F | 3.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 41°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 31°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 26°F | 3.8 in | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richlands (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tazewell County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-04: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-01: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-30: Flooding And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Cedar Bluff 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Chilhowie 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Bluefield 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Castlewood 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Bristol 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Clintwood 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Mountain City 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Bristol 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Walnut Hill 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Blountville 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Williams House in Richlands, Nyttend, Public domain
- Maiden Spring farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- W.B.F. White and Sons Building, Richlands, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tazewell Avenue north of Third Street, Nyttend, Public domain
- 2017-06-11 17 35 43 View west along U.S. Route 460 Business (Cedar Valley Drive) just west of U.S. Route 460 (Governor George C Peery Highway) in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OSM Director Joseph Pizarchik Using a View Tube to Observe Mussels in Indian Creek (7985719098), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- OSM Director meeting with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at Indian Creek (7985711503), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Ratliffe House in Cedar Bluff, Nyttend, Public domain
- Historic Cedar Bluff Carriage Tour, James K. McGlothlin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinch Valley Roller Mills, Nyttend, Public domain
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