Bland County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
6,211 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$331 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$562 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 31
Feb 3 7 34
Mar 3 3 41
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 5 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 5, VA State House District 43, VA
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Schools

Bland County Elem
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
Bland County High
8 miles, NE • 5 star
Bluefield Intermediate School
10 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bluefield High School
10 miles, N • 2.3 star

Colleges

Bluefield College
10 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bluefield State College
11 miles, N • 1.4 star
Wytheville Community College
12 miles, S • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Bluefield Regional Medical Center
11 miles, N • 2.3 star
Wythe County Community Hospital
12 miles, S • 3.2 star
Princeton Community Hospital
16 miles, NE • 2.3 star

Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
64 miles, NE • 1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, W • 1 star
Yeager Airport
90 miles, N • 1.4 star