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Bland, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Bland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
526 Population 254/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $38,124 per capita
$156,500 Home Value $185,763 Zillow
$640 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 2,634 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,500 home value, $640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,469 ft (753 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates37.0995°N, 81.1158°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBland County County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 26.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 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 M3.5 123 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 85 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 51 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 55 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 77 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 100 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 127 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 93 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 117 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 30 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 115 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 72 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 40 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 30 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 31 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 55 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 87 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 125 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 121 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

79 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 129 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 90 km 3
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 77 km 1
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 28 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 76 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 95 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 52 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 98 km 0
May 17, 1953 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 26, 2024 EF1 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ELLIS CREEK (24,070 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 95 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 89 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 86 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 96 km
1991 CANEBRAKE 8,152 94 km
1991 MUD LICK CREEK 7,111 83 km
1991 PEACHTREE 6,635 89 km
1987 SAMS BRANCH 5,872 34 km
1991 ELSIE CREEK 5,771 96 km
1987 DAVIN CREEK 5,265 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,048 97 km
1991 BRADSHAW 5,029 65 km
1999 BEECH CREEK 4,916 98 km
1987 KIWIS CREEK 4,879 53 km
1987 CHRISTAN BRANCH 4,830 92 km
2001 CROCKETT BRANCH 4,702 59 km
2001 MOUNTAIN FORK 4,393 53 km
1987 SANDY HUFF BRANCH 4,022 71 km
2001 ELK CREEK 3,983 88 km
1987 MADISON 3,869 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Bland has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.8").

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