Blacksburg, VA

Virginia · Montgomery County · Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro

Blacksburg is a mid-size city in Virginia with a population of 45,288. Residents earn $48,070 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

45,288 Population 2,287/sq mi density

$48,070 Median Income $29,454 per capita

$417,200 Home Value $412,402 Zillow

$1,290 Median Rent 44.6% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

111 Violent Crime/100K 612 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$48,070 median income, 2.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$417,200 home value, $1,290/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

111 violent crimes/100K (71% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

69.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $48,070

36% lower than US avg

Home Value $417,200

48% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 111/100K

71% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 69.7%

107% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,290

11% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.7%

1% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.1%

42% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.6%

31% lower than US avg

How Blacksburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population45,288

Median Age21.9 yrs

Density2,287/mi²

Male / Female55% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 78%

Veterans2.2%

Economy

B+

Median Income$48,070

Per Capita$29,454

Unemployment2.1%

Poverty8.6%

Commute15 min

Housing

Home Value$417,200

Rent$1,290

Ownership34.2%

Zillow$412,402

Housing Units16,260

Rent Burden44.6%

Crime

Violent111/100K

Property612/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault51/100K

Burglary85/100K

Health

Obesity31.7%

Uninsured8.2%

Smoking14.5%

Depression24.2%

Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI35 (Good)

Rain42.6 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+69.7%

High School+98.3%

Graduate+39.7%

School Score6.22

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%

Commute15 min

Broadband94.4%

EV Stations30

Libraries4

Is Blacksburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blacksburg receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Blacksburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blacksburg is $48,070, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blacksburg is $417,200, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,290 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Blacksburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 612 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.

Education

Blacksburg is a highly educated community / 69.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Blacksburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Blacksburg has a population of 45,288 with a density of 2,287 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles. The median age is 21.9 years, 44% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.7% female and 55.3% male. The city is predominantly White (77.7%), with 4.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.9% of residents, while 15.1% speak Spanish. 2.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 95.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

45,288

Total Population

2,287

People / sq mi

21.9yrs

Median Age

44% below US avg

19.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%

Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Blacksburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.9%

8% above US avg

Spanish 15.1%

13% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Blacksburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blacksburg is $48,070, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,454 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,169, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,613 business establishments, including 229 restaurants. The cost of living index is 101.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 17.2% of workers work from home.

Income: Blacksburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$48,070
	36% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,454
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,169
IRS Avg AGI	$85,369
Gini Index	0.492 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.1%
	42% below US avg
Poverty Rate	8.6%
	31% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,613

Business (County)

Restaurants	229
Healthcare	250
Retail	310
Manufacturing	52

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,470
	28% above US avg
Cost of Living	101.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	15.3 min
Drive Alone	53.9%
Public Transit	6.6%
Work from Home	17.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Blacksburg is $417,200, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $412,402. Homes sell for 98.9% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,290 (11% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,181 for a one-bedroom to $1,369 for a two-bedroom apartment. 34.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 16,260 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1983. The average annual property tax is $4,470 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 44.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$417,200
	48% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$412,402
Median List Price	$429,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$429,900
$/Sq Ft	$226
Homes Sold	11
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.9%
Price Drops	11.8%
Inventory	51

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,290
	11% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,987
Rent Burden	44.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,137
1 Bedroom	$1,181
2 Bedrooms	$1,369
3 Bedrooms	$1,787
4 Bedrooms	$2,126

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	34.2%
Owner-Occupied	34.2%
Renter-Occupied	65.8%
Housing Units	16,260
Median Year Built	1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,470
	28% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.07%

In Blacksburg, 31.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 12.2% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.2% of residents. 34.6% have high blood pressure. 14.5% are current smokers. 14.8% report binge drinking. 25.0% are physically inactive. 24.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.6% experience frequent mental distress. 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,387. The dentist ratio is 1:1,940. 84.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Blacksburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.7%
	1% below US avg
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart Disease	6.2%
High Blood Pressure	34.6%
Asthma	10.4%
COPD	7.1%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.5%
	4% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.8%
Physical Inactivity	25.0%
Depression	24.2%
Mental Distress	17.6%
Physical Distress	13.6%
Short Sleep	34.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.9%
Uninsured	8.2%
	5% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,387
Dentists	1:1,940
Mental Health	1:281
Checkup Rate	77.2%
Dental Visits	61.8%
Premature Death	6,130/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.1/10
Exercise Access	84.7%
Healthcare Facilities	250

Blacksburg has a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents, 71% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 51.2 per 100,000, robbery at 2.2, rape at 57.8. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 612 per 100,000, 69% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 507, burglary at 85, vehicle theft at 20 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Blacksburg receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Blacksburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	111.2/100K
	71% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	57.8/100K
Robbery	2.2/100K
Assault	51.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	611.8/100K
	69% below US avg
Burglary	84.5/100K
Theft	507.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	20.0/100K
Arson	2.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	101
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Blacksburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 2,067 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,067 ft (630 m)
Area	19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²)
Population Density	2,287/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2313°N, 80.4267°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Montgomery County County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 24.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	47.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.6 / 100
Community Resilience	56.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	81 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	148 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	108 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	36 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	62 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	38 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	137 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	150 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	38 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	132 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	33 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	35 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	37 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	63 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	142 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	138 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	144 km
Nov 25, 2009	14 km S of Arrington, Virginia	M2.7	142 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	43 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	78 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2003	Isabel	Category 1	249 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	274 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	288 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

96 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 101 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	63 km	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	82 km	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	89 km	0
May 27, 2022	EF2	95 km	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	62 km	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	80 km	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	39 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	93 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	71 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	57 km	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	91 km	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	77 km	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	60 km	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	79 km	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	45 km	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	57 km	0
Jun 25, 1977	EF2	97 km	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	43 km	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	61 km	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	36 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	RICH HOLE	15,923	99 km
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	66 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	96 km
2022	UNNAMED	7,791	96 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	51 km
1987	SAMS BRANCH	5,872	86 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,219	97 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	41 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	54 km
1987	SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER	3,490	92 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	62 km
2002	MARBLEYARD	3,123	93 km
1991	MULLENS BRANCH	3,059	90 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	42 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	59 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	81 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,038	49 km
1986	TUCKER	1,976	59 km
1987	ALLEN JCT.	1,918	93 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,686	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.5 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.7 in

Blacksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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Blacksburg is located in Montgomery County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 69.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 107% above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. 39.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 50.9% of the vote, a 3.5-point margin. 94.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 30 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 250 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 53.9% of workers drive alone to work, while 6.6% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.4%

D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 3.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	101
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	69.7%
	107% above US avg
High School+	98.3%
Graduate Degree+	39.7%
School Test Score	6.22

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	2,287/sq mi
Total Area	19.9 sq mi
County	Montgomery County County

Services

Broadband Access	94.4%
Avg Download Speed	93.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	4.9 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	30
Alt Fuel Stations	31
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	250
Restaurants	229
Retail Stores	310

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	15.3 min
Drive Alone	53.9%
Public Transit	6.6%
Work from Home	17.2%

Average costs for common services in Blacksburg. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$253 ($152–$404)
Specialist Visit	$354 ($202–$556)
Urgent Care Visit	$202 ($101–$354)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,224 ($809–$5,055)
Dental Cleaning	$131 ($76–$202)
Dental Filling	$253 ($152–$404)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($25–$76)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$76 ($51–$121)
Brake Pad Replacement	$303 ($152–$506)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$76)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$607 ($404–$1,011)
Battery Replacement	$202 ($101–$354)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$101 ($61–$152)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$91 ($51–$142)
HVAC Repair	$404 ($152–$809)
HVAC System Install	$7,077 ($4,044–$12,132)
Roof Repair	$1,011 ($404–$2,022)
Roof Replacement	$9,099 ($5,561–$15,165)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,517 ($506–$3,539)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,165 ($5,055–$30,330)
DUI Defense	$5,055 ($2,022–$10,110)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,517 ($809–$3,033)
Will Preparation	$506 ($202–$1,011)
Trust Preparation	$2,528 ($1,011–$5,055)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$56 ($30–$101)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$152 ($76–$253)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$66)
Massage (1 Hour)	$81 ($51–$131)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.15 ($3.03–$5.56)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.54 ($2.53–$5.06)
Loaf of Bread	$3.84 ($2.53–$5.56)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.55 ($3.03–$6.57)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.56 ($4.04–$7.58)
Rice (per lb)	$1.01 ($0.61–$1.82)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$142 ($81–$253)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$71 ($30–$152)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$71 ($40–$121)
Internet (Monthly)	$71 ($40–$101)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$66 ($30–$101)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$86 ($51–$152)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$202 ($76–$506)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,022 ($1,213–$3,539)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$71 ($30–$131)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.09–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$101 ($30–$253)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$76)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,213 ($607–$2,528)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,011 ($506–$2,022)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$404 ($202–$708)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$51 ($25–$101)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,011 ($404–$2,528)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,638 ($5,055–$30,330)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$61 ($30–$101)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$101 ($51–$202)
Dog Grooming	$61 ($30–$101)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$76)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$303 ($152–$506)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$202 ($101–$404)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$804
Toddler	$736
Preschool	$736
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$545
Toddler	$476
Preschool	$476

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Montgomery County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	5,019	99	$67,797	1.41
Health Care & Social Assistance	4,741	498	$56,200	0.77
Accommodation & Food Services	4,417	220	$23,548	1.12
Retail Trade	4,374	266	$34,419	1.01
Professional & Technical Services	2,481	371	$113,290	0.83
Administrative & Waste Services	1,800	117	$44,889	0.71
Construction	1,196	196	$62,257	0.53
Other Services	940	197	$46,101	0.72
Real Estate	700	113	$51,388	1.04
Transportation & Warehousing	604	36	$42,062	0.33
Arts & Entertainment	547	42	$20,197	0.75
Finance & Insurance	516	120	$81,964	0.29
Educational Services	454	32	$57,716	0.51
Wholesale Trade	387	65	$65,350	0.23
Management of Companies	221	15	$94,643	0.30
Information & Technology	158	41	$75,005	0.20
Unclassified	76	42	$41,255	1.26
Agriculture & Forestry	59	19	$35,622	0.17
Mining & Oil/Gas	48	4	$90,313	0.29
Utilities	46	4	$70,989	0.28

Colleges & Universities in Blacksburg

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Public · Graduate	40,514	57.0%	$15,478	$36,694
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	2,458	—	—	—

Hospitals in Blacksburg

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
LEWISGALE HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(540) 951-1111

Schools in Blacksburg

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
BLACKSBURG HIGH	High	1,321	84	15.7:1
BLACKSBURG MIDDLE	Middle	946	74	12.8:1
Prices Fork Elementary	Elementary	440	33	13.3:1
Kipps Elementary	Elementary	369	28	13.2:1
Margaret Beeks Elementary	Elementary	343	28	12.3:1
Gilbert Linkous Elementary	Elementary	329	26	12.7:1
Harding Avenue Elementary	Elementary	296	22	13.5:1

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Radio Stations near Blacksburg

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WRCW Crime Story	crime, old time radio	MP3 128 kbps
WRCW RADIO - HOME OF GUNSMOKE	crime, old time radio	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Blacksburg

12 campgrounds found near Blacksburg.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CALDWELL FIELDS GROUP CAMPGROUND	5.0/5	2	$35
PHILPOTT PARK	4.8/5	1	$75
GOOSE POINT	4.6/5	62	$26–$68
HORSESHOE POINT	4.6/5	49	$26–$34
Rocky Knob Campground	4.5/5	106	$30–$45
BOLEY FIELD GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	1	$35
CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA	4.4/5	1	$35
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping	4.3/5	8	$15
SALTHOUSE BRANCH	4.3/5	89	$26–$52
STEEL BRIDGE CAMPGROUND	4.1/5	3	Free
BLUESTONE LAKE PICNIC SHELTER	3.0/5	1	$60
Fenwick Mines Pavilion	—	1	$25

National Parks Near Blacksburg

33 national parks and monuments found near Blacksburg.

Park	Type	Fee
Babcock State Park	State Park	Free
Beartown State Park	State Park	Free
Bluestone Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Bluestone National Scenic River	National Scenic River	Free
Bluestone State Park	State Park	Free
Booker T Washington National Monument	National Monument	Free
Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Camp Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Claytor Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Douthat State Park	State Park	Free
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Fairy Stone State Park	State Park	Free
Gauley River National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
Hanging Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Haw River State Park	State Park	Free
Hawks Nest State Park	State Park	Free
Little Beaver State Park	State Park	Free
Mayo River State Park	State Park	Free
Mayo River State Park	State Park	Free
Moncove Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Natural Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve	National Park & Preserve	Free
New River State Park	State Park	Free
New River Trail State Park	State Park	Free
Pilot Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Pinnacle Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Pipestem Resort State Park	State Park	Free
Shot Tower Historic State Park	State Park	Free
Smith Mountain Lake State Park	State Park	Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River	State Park	Free
Stone Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Watoga State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Blacksburg

154+ trails found near Blacksburg.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	21.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	18.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	18.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	14.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	9.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOOP HOLE	8.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POVERTY CREEK	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SEVENMILE	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VIRGINIA'S WALK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE HORSE GAP	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PATTERSON MOUNTAIN	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CASCADES	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTTS ARM	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PEARIS THOMPSON	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FERRIER	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DIXON BRANCH	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONSERVANCY	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEES CREEK HORSE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	2.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LICK BRANCH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LIPES BRANCH	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIBBLE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DIXON BRANCH	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CAWTABA VALLEY	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CRAIG CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOOF & HILL	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SARTAIN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GROUSE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
POTTS MOUNTAIN	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SULPHUR RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SULPHUR RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COVE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
STANDROCK BRANCH	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MORNING KNOB	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGON'S TOOTH	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SARTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE NETTLE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DEER	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRACT FORK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHILDREN'S FOREST LONG LOOP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACOBS LADDER	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROOSTER	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JOE PYE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SNAKE ROOT	1.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALD MOUNTAIN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAR BRANCH	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SNAKE ROOT	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SARVER	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HORSE NETTLE	1.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PATTERSON MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HELMS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
POWERLINE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TURKEY	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SKULLCAP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SARTAIN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTTS MOUNTAIN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DIXON BRANCH	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRICKLY PEAR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FERRIER	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FENWICK NATURE WALK	0.8	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURKEY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MAY APPLE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PANDAPAS POND LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST LONG LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROYALE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
KELLY	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAR SPUR LOOP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FENWICK WETLANDS	0.7	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST LONG LOOP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRILLIUM	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELMS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE HORSE GAP	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
KELLY	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WAR SPUR LOOP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
QUEEN ANNE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE NETTLE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TUCKER	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
VIRGINIA'S WALK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
INDIAN PIPE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WAR BRANCH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VIRGINIA'S WALK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
QUEEN ANNE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARNEY'S WALL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LICK BRANCH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TUCKER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BOY SCOUT	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LADY SLIPPER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MORNING KNOB	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST INTERPRETIVE	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SKULLCAP	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PICKLE BRANCH SHELTER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS AND FIELD	0.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LARK SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HANGING ROCK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SARTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHEROKEE FLATS	0.2	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
PANDAPAS POND WETLAND LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HANGING ROCK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTTS MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SKULLCAP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POVERTY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGONS TOOTH SIDE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGON'S TOOTH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAR SPUR LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAR BRANCH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DISMAL FALLS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOHN'S CREEK MOUNTAIN	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POLECAT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEETS	0.0	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEETS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POLECAT	—	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEETS	—	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JOHN'S CREEK MOUNTAIN	—	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Museums in Blacksburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
NORTH-SOUTH SKIRMISH ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$301,683
BLACKSBURG MUSEUM AND CULTURAL FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 23	5405580746	$275,083
HISTORIC SMITHFIELD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5402313947	$117,984
MONTGOMERY MUSEUM AND LEWIS MILLER REGIONAL ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM	300 PEPPER ST S	5403825644	$116,096
CHRISTIANSBURG INSTITUTE	HISTORY MUSEUM		5403945001	$34,269
ARMORY GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5402316000
ART MUSEM	ART MUSEUM
BLACKSBURG CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5402316894
GLENCOE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5407315031
HAHN HORTICULTURE GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5402315970
HAHN HORTICULTURE GARDEN AT VIRGINIA TECH	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	200 GARDEN LANE (0915)
MUSEUM OF EARTH SCIENCES	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5408315000
MUSEUM OF GEOSCIENCES	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5402316894
ORIS GLISSON HISTORIC COSTUME AND TEXTILE COLLECTION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5402316282
PERSPECTIVE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5402316040
PRICE FAMILY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RADFORD UNIVERSITY PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5408315000
WILDERNESS ROAD REGIONAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5406744835

Libraries in Blacksburg

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
MONTGOMERY-FLOYD REGIONAL LIBRARY	125 SHELTMAN STREET	0.0	413,595
RADFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY	30 WEST MAIN ST.	0.0	196,300

Farmers Markets in Blacksburg

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Blacksburg Farmers Market	108 W Roanoke St, Suite 101		Wed: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Christiansburg Farmers Market	West Main Street and Hickok Street	05/07/2015 to 10/15/2015	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Community Market of Blacksburg	1400 Block South Main Street	05/17/2014 to 12/20/2014	Tue: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Radford Farmers' Market	East Main Street	05/14/2016 to 10/15/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Blacksburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone
Eats Natural Foods	Health & Diet Foods Retail, Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	708 N Main St
Rising Silo Brewery	Shopping, Farmers Markets, Food & Drink, Breweries	2351 Glade Rd	4105961200
Sixteen Blocks Brewery	Brewery	Patrick Henry And Mary Jane Cir	7039656785

Nursing Homes in Blacksburg

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
THE WYBE AND MARIETJE KROONTJE HEALTH CARE CENTER 1000 LITTON LANE	Non profit - Corporation	60	49	4/5	—	4/5	2/5	5409533200
HERITAGE HALL BLACKSBURG 3610 SOUTH MAIN STREET	For profit - Corporation	194	128	2/5	—	3/5	1/5	5409517000

Pharmacies in Blacksburg

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 3460	833 UNIVERSITY CITY BOULEVARD	540-951-4911
CVS - 6329	1775 SOUTH MAIN STREET	540-951-8595
KROGER	1322 SOUTH MAIN STREET	540-953-0600
KROGER	903 UNIVERSITY CITY BOULEVARD	540-951-4136
RITE AID - 1181	850 UNIVERSITY CITY BOULEVARD	540-552-7716

EV Charging Stations in Blacksburg

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
First & Main Blacksburg	1490 S Main Street	eVgo Network		4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Blacksburg Town Hall	300 S Main St	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
Campus Automotive	1208 N Main St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Courtyard Blacksburg - Tesla Destination	105 Southpark Dr	Tesla Destination	4		J1772 TESLA	public
Duncan Ford Lincoln	125 Jennelle Rd	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
EV CHARGIING STATION 1	217A College Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EV CHARGIING STATION 2	217A College Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EV CHARGIING STATION 3	217 College Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
FOURTEEN35 SPACES 1&2	1435 Toms Creek Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
FOURTEEN35 SPACES 3&4	1435 Toms Creek Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
FOURTEEN35 SPACES 5&6	1435 Toms Creek Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
FOURTEEN35 SPACES 7&8	1435 Toms Creek Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Hethwood Recreation Center	2210 Tall Oaks Dr	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Home2 Suites - Blacksburg	1321 Rugby Lane	Blink Network	5		J1772	public
Hume Center for National Security and Technology	1311 Research Center Dr	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Inn at Virginia Tech	901 Prices Fork Rd	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Residence Inn - Blacksburg	850 Prices Fork Rd	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Town of Blacksburg - Parking Garage	121 Commons Drive	Blink Network	5		J1772	public
UGC EV STATION GILBERT EV	400 Old Turner St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UGC EV STATION STATION 1	904 Prices Fork Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Village Center	2387 Warm Hearth Dr	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Virginia Tech - Corporate Research Center	1861 Pratt Dr	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
Virginia Tech - Corporate Research Center	1691 Innovation Dr	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Blacksburg

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
212703 Brammer Lane	TOWER	70
212703 Brammer Lane	TOWER	70

Fire Stations in Blacksburg

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Blacksburg Fire Department	407 Hubbard ST	Mostly volunteer			540-961-1175
Longshop-McCoy Fire and Rescue	5770 Mccoy RD	Volunteer			540-639-0836

Power Plants Near Blacksburg

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
VIRGINIA TECH POWER PLANT	NATURAL GAS STEAM TURBINE	221112	-80.4	OA

Bridges in Blacksburg

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Frame	Concrete	1994	32	36,455	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1979	230	23,527	F
Culvert	Concrete	1979	36	19,381	F
Culvert	Concrete	1974	32	13,792	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2007	184	6,208	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	187	4,687	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1941	85	1,582	G
Culvert	Concrete	1932	24	1,582	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2013	51	1,145	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1932	60	629	F
Culvert	Concrete	1991	36	568	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1949	44	455	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1997	142	439	G
Culvert	Steel	1989	22	429	F
Slab	Concrete	1998	32	255	G
Slab	Concrete	1994	32	255	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	42	190	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1942	72	147	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2007	60	107	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1999	79	92	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1997	72	89	G
Culvert	Steel	1973	25	65	G
Culvert	Steel	1973	25	65	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	30	61	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1946	51	58	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	82	57	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1951	82	57	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	82	57	F
Culvert	Steel	1932	64	50	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1950	53	44	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1966	52	30	F
Slab	Concrete	1938	30	14	G

Amtrak Stations in Blacksburg

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Blacksburg, VA	250 Perry St	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Blacksburg

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
HOLSTON RIVER QUARRY INC - DUBLIN QUARRY	5822 WILDERNESS RD	PULASKI
RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT	4050 PEPPERS FERRY ROAD	MONTGOMERY
RADFORD TRADING, LLC	1701 WEST MAIN STREET	RADFORD CITY
VIRGINIA TECH	112 MAINTENANCE COMPLEX	MONTGOMERY
VIRGINIA TECH	112 MAINTENANCE COMPLEX	MONTGOMERY

Airports Near Blacksburg

43 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Greenbrier Valley Airport	LWB	Medium Airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport	BKW	Medium Airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport	ROA	Medium Airport
Abbott Airport	—	Small Airport
Alum Ridge STOLport	—	Small Airport
Barrows Airport	—	Small Airport
Big Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Burnt Chimney Airport	—	Small Airport
Bush Airport	—	Small Airport
Catawba Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Covington Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Run Airport	—	Small Airport
Ferguson Airport	—	Small Airport
Fincastle Airport	—	Small Airport
Gravely Airport	—	Small Airport
Groundhog Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
Heavenly Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Hinton-Alderson Airport	—	Small Airport
Hop-Along Airport	—	Small Airport
Ingalls Field	HSP	Small Airport
Landis Airport	—	Small Airport
Loury Lester Airpark	—	Small Airport
Maxwell Airport	—	Small Airport
Micro Airport	—	Small Airport
Moorefield's Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Nester Funny Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
New Castle International Airport	—	Small Airport
New River Valley Airport	PSK	Small Airport
Pace Airport	—	Small Airport
Perkey Airport	—	Small Airport
Peterstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Rainelle Airport	—	Small Airport
Riverwood Airport	—	Small Airport
Springwood Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Summit Airport	—	Small Airport
Twin County Airport	—	Small Airport
Venning's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport	BCB	Small Airport
Wemmering Airport	—	Small Airport
Willow Bend Airport	—	Small Airport
Woody Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Worley Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Blacksburg

3 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Blacksburg Public Safety Building	200 Clay Street
Christiansburg Police Department	10 East Main Street
Virginia Tech Police Department

Grocery Stores in Blacksburg

16 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven 15112A	Convenience Store	1201 Toms Creek Rd
7-eleven 18293c 18293C	Convenience Store	100 Draper Rd SW
7-Eleven Inc F 18233A	Convenience Store	1350 N Main St
CVS Pharmacy 3460	Other	833 University City Blvd
Dollar General 21820	Other	850 University City Blvd
Dollar Tree 2178	Other	1341 S Main St
EATS NATURAL FOODS COOP INC	Grocery Store	708A N Main
Fas Mart 3514	Convenience Store	1710 Prices Fork Rd
Food Lion 2573	Supermarket	801 Hethwood Blvd
Food Lion 425	Supermarket	1413 N Main St
Friends Of The Farmers Market Inc.	Farmers and Markets	108 w ROANOKE ST
Glade Road Growing	Farmers and Markets	2351 Glade Rd
Kroger 210	Super Store	903 University City Blvd
KROGER 402	Super Store	1322 S Main St
R-n-f Farms NAFMNP	Farmers and Markets	1826 Bishop Rd
Stop In Food Stores 8163	Convenience Store	600 N Main St

Treatment Centers in Blacksburg

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
EHS	Both	540-260-3495
New River Valley Community Services - Melanie Adkins	Both	540-838-8000
New River Valley Community Services - Montgomery Center	Both	540-961-8300
New River Valley Community Services - New Horizons Crisis Stabilization	Both	540-831-5916

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blacksburg

41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ASCENT CHURCH OF BLACKSBURG INC	902 PATRICK HENRY DR
ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN BIRTH PROFESSIONALS INC	200 COUNTRY CLUB DR SW STE A1
BLACKSBURG ABLAZE INC	2004 SHADOW LAKE RD
BLACKSBURG CHRISTIAN CHURCH	240 WATSON AVE
BLACKSBURG P H CHURCH 50	600 CENTER ST
BOLLING CONFERENCE GROUNDS INC	2262 CRAIG CREEK RD
CHABAD SERVING VIRGINIA TECH	301 WALL ST
CHRISTIAN SCHOLARS NETWORK INC	104 FACULTY ST
CHRISTIAN VETERINARY FELLOWSHIP - VMCVM	205 DUCK POND DR
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED	701 CHURCH ST SE
FIREPLACE CHURCH INC	1531 N MAIN ST
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	110 ROANOKE ST E
FIRST WESLEYAN CHURCH	1406 GILES RD
GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH	2196 HARDING RD
GOSPEL UNDERGROUND	125 N MAIN ST STE 500 PMB 176
GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	2101 SHADOW LAKE RD
HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH	201 LUCAS DR
HOPE CHAPEL BLACKSBURG VIRGINIA	4661 RHEA RIDGE DR
HOUSE OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY	1161 ARRINGTON RD
ISLAMIC CENTER OF BLACKSBURG	1301 HARVEST RIDGE LN
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF NEW RIVER VALLEY INC	1284 N MAIN ST
KOREAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF BLACKSBURG	PO BOX 10185
LIGHT FOR THE CITY INC	202 SPICKARD ST
MARIETTA REFUGE FOURSQUARE CHURCH	125 N MAIN ST STE 500 PMB 385
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH	1861 WALNUT SPRING RD
NEW MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH	2350 POVERTY CREEK RD
NEW RIVER VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH OF PULASKI VIRGINIA	508 S MAIN ST
NLCF INC	PO BOX 111
NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH	1436 JENNELLE RD
NORTHSTAR CHURCH	200 COUNTRY CLUB DR SW
PIEDMONT P H CHURCH	407 HUNT CLUB RD APT 37A
REAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES	125 NORTH MAIN STREET
REDEEMER CHURCH ARP	1905 STRATFORD VIEW DR
SLUSSERS CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD	1543 MOUNT TABOR RD
ST MARYS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH	1205 OLD MILL RD
ST MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	2308 MERRIMAC RD
ST PHILLIPS ANGLICAN CHURCH	306 PROGRESS ST NE
SUNNYSIDE P H CHURCH	4471 LONG SHOP RD
THE@RIVER ANGLICAN CHURCH	PO BOX 924
THREE STRAND WESLEYAN CHURCH	201 ARDMORE ST
UNION VALLEY NO 515 PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH	301 MERRIMAC RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blacksburg

What is the population of Blacksburg?

Blacksburg has a population of 45,288 residents and is located in Virginia. The population density is 2,287 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 21.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.7% female and 55.3% male.

Is Blacksburg expensive to live in?

Blacksburg has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 101.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $48,070, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $417,200 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,290 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Blacksburg safe?

Blacksburg is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 612 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Blacksburg receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Blacksburg?

Blacksburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35.

How is the job market in Blacksburg?

The job market in Blacksburg is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,169. There are 2,613 business establishments in the area, including 229 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 17.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Blacksburg?

The median home value in Blacksburg is $417,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $412,402. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,290. Fair market rent is $1,181 for a 1-bedroom and $1,369 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 34.2%. The average annual property tax is $4,470.

How are the schools in Blacksburg?

Schools in Blacksburg score 6.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 69.7% of adults in Blacksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. 39.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Blacksburg?

The obesity rate in Blacksburg is 31.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.5% of adults are smokers. 25.0% are physically inactive. 24.2% of residents report depression. 8.2% lack health insurance. 84.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,387.

What is transportation like in Blacksburg?

The average commute in Blacksburg is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 53.9% of workers drive alone to work, 6.6% use public transit, and 17.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Blacksburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Blacksburg is 77.7% White, 4.4% Black or African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 84.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 15.1% speak Spanish. 2.2% of the population are military veterans. 6.5% of residents have a disability. 95.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Merrimac, VA 2,955 pop · 2.5 mi Christiansburg, VA 22,820 pop · 6.4 mi Plum Creek, VA 1,067 pop · 8.3 mi Fairlawn, VA 2,555 pop · 8.8 mi Shawsville, VA 1,725 pop · 10.4 mi Radford, VA 16,505 pop · 10.6 mi Riner, VA 1,037 pop · 11.4 mi Elliston, VA 1,041 pop · 11.6 mi Pembroke, VA 1,130 pop · 13.1 mi Dublin, VA 2,671 pop · 16.9 mi Pearisburg, VA 2,864 pop · 17.8 mi Salem, VA 25,477 pop · 20.8 mi Narrows, VA 2,064 pop · 22.1 mi Pulaski, VA 8,937 pop · 22.2 mi

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