Bland, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
526 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
89.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$326 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$440 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bland County
1
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

Bland County
2
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 31
Feb 3 7 34
Mar 3 4 41
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 6 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 4%

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
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Bland County High
10 miles, NE • 5 star
Spiller Elem
10 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

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

Wythe County Community Hospital
10 miles, S • 3.2 star
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
13 miles, N • 2.3 star
Princeton Community Hospital
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
20 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

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