Virginia
Bland is a small town in Virginia with a population of 526. Residents earn $68,333 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bland receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Bland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bland is $68,333, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bland is $156,500, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $640 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Bland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 26.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,333 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,124 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,637 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 152 |
| County GDP | $283M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.41% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Census Median | $156,500 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,763 |
| Census Median Rent | $640 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.0% |
| Studio | $745 |
| 1 Bedroom | $749 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $914 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,271 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| Homeownership | 51.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.41% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,532/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,469 ft (753 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0995°N, 81.1158°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County FIPS | 51021 |
Winner: Republican by 69.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |