Bluefield Urban Area, WV-VA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
98,995
332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7%
64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$46,906
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$117,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$386
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$542
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.3%
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 | 4 | 42 |
| Apr | 3 | 1 | 51 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 67 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 53 |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 43 |
| Dec | 3 | 5 | 34 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.
Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 79%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 5, VA State House District 43, VASchools
Abbs Valley-Boissevain Elem
2 miles, NW
•
4.6
Dudley Primary
4 miles, SE
Springville Elem
4 miles, SW
•
4.6
Graham Intermediate
4 miles, E
•
4.6
Colleges
Bluefield College
6 miles, SE
•
1.9
Bluefield State College
7 miles, E
•
1.4
Mercer County Technical Education Center
16 miles, E
•
1.4
Valley College-Princeton
17 miles, E
•
1
Hospitals
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
7 miles, E
•
2.3
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
11 miles, SW
•
3.2
Princeton Community Hospital
16 miles, E
•
2.3
Welch Community Hospital
18 miles, N
•
4.1
Airports
Greenbrier Valley Airport
67 miles, E
•
1
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
76 miles, E
•
1
Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, W
•
1
Yeager Airport
79 miles, N
•
1.4