The Town FilesGratton, Virginia
Community in Tazewell County · population 865 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $113,500
- Household income
- $113,412
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 60.3
Gratton is a community of 865 people in Tazewell County, Virginia. The median home is worth $113,500, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for a vacation home than 92% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 91% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 79% of Virginia towns.
How Gratton ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gratton is worth $113,500, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 1.0 times the median household income of $113,412, which is more affordable than 100% of Virginia towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gratton | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $113,412 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gratton
| People | Gratton | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.1% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Gratton
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.9 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Gratton since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 30, 2012.
Severe weather in Tazewell County since 1996
Tazewell County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3621: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene |
| September 30, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4674: Flooding And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Tazewell County
Tazewell County had 13,713 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,784 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Gratton itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Gratton
- Springville, VA4.2 mi · 1,043 people · home —
- Tazewell, VA4.4 mi · 4,486 people · home $111,700
- Bluefield, VA10.9 mi · 5,096 people · home $152,500
- Brush Fork, WV14.3 mi · 1,065 people · home $90,000
- Bluefield, WV14.8 mi · 9,658 people · home $105,400
- Bluewell, WV15.6 mi · 2,162 people · home $125,500
- Gary, WV16.9 mi · 773 people · home $50,900
- Rural Retreat, VA17.9 mi · 1,546 people · home $185,800
Gratton questions
Is Gratton, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gratton scores better for retirees than 79% of Virginia towns and quieter than 61%. 33.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.3).
How much does a house cost in Gratton?
The median owner-occupied home in Gratton is valued at $113,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $113,412, so homes cost about 1.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Gratton?
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 46.9 inches of snow.
Does Gratton get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Gratton in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)