At a Glance
Median Income
$68,333
$38,124 per capita
Home Value
$156,500
Zillow: $195,660
Median Rent
$640/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.7% smoking rate
How Bland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bland a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bland residents earn a median household income of $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,124. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 152 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bland is $156,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,660. Median rent is $640/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
25.2% of adults in Bland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population526
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$38,124
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,500
Rent$640
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$195,660
Housing Units217
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,532/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation2,469 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bland was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.