Blue Ridge, VA

Virginia · Roanoke city · Roanoke Metro

Blue Ridge is a small town in Virginia with a population of 3,112. Residents earn $83,113 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0

B Good

3,112 Population 511/sq mi density

$83,113 Median Income $36,323 per capita

$247,900 Home Value $301,952 Zillow

56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

453 Violent Crime/100K 2,630 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$83,113 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$247,900 home value

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $83,113

11% higher than US avg

Home Value $247,900

12% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 453/100K

19% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.1%

34% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.7%

8% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.0%

44% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.3%

81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,112

Median Age43.9 yrs

Density511/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 87%

Veterans10.7%

Economy

A+

Median Income$83,113

Per Capita$36,323

Unemployment2.0%

Poverty2.3%

County GDP$10,061M

Commute23 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$247,900

RentN/A

Ownership95.7%

Zillow$301,952

Housing Units1,254

Rent Burden49.3%

Crime

Violent453/100K

Property2,630/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%

Uninsured7.3%

Smoking13.0%

Depression26.1%

Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI35 (Good)

Rain45.7 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.1%

High School+95.6%

Graduate+3.6%

School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%

Commute23 min

Broadband89.1%

EV Stations1

Libraries8

Is Blue Ridge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blue Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Blue Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blue Ridge is $83,113, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blue Ridge is $247,900, 12% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 453 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,630 per 100,000, 34% above the national average.

Education

22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Blue Ridge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches, including 11.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Blue Ridge has a population of 3,112 with a density of 511 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.9% female and 44.1% male. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 2.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 10.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 11.5% of residents have a disability. 98.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,112

Total Population

511

People / sq mi

43.9yrs

Median Age

13% above US avg

6.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%

Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Blue Ridge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%

27% above US avg

Spanish 0.0%

100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blue Ridge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blue Ridge is $83,113, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,323. The average weekly wage is $1,206, 16% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,548 business establishments, including 302 restaurants. The cost of living index is 101.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Blue Ridge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$83,113
	11% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$36,323
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,206
IRS Avg AGI	$59,300
Gini Index	0.498 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.0%
	44% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.3%
	81% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,548
County GDP	$10,061M

Business (County)

Restaurants	302
Healthcare	389
Retail	536
Manufacturing	87

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,940
	41% above US avg
Cost of Living	101.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.2 min
Drive Alone	75.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Blue Ridge is $247,900, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $301,952, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.3% of their list price. Fair market rent ranges from $1,181 for a one-bedroom to $1,369 for a two-bedroom apartment. 95.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,254 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1977. The average annual property tax is $4,940 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 49.3% 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 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$247,900
	12% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$301,952
Median List Price	$349,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$349,950
$/Sq Ft	$170
Homes Sold	3
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.3%
Price Drops	28.6%
Inventory	7

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	49.3%

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	95.7%
Owner-Occupied	95.7%
Renter-Occupied	4.3%
Housing Units	1,254
Median Year Built	1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,940
	41% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.99%

In Blue Ridge, 34.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.1% of residents. 31.0% have high blood pressure. 13.0% are current smokers. 17.8% report binge drinking. 21.2% are physically inactive. 26.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.1% experience frequent mental distress. 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:907. The dentist ratio is 1:1,305. 97.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Blue Ridge vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.7%
	8% above US avg
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart Disease	5.1%
High Blood Pressure	31.0%
Asthma	10.8%
COPD	5.7%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.0%
	7% below US avg
Binge Drinking	17.8%
Physical Inactivity	21.2%
Depression	26.1%
Mental Distress	18.1%
Physical Distress	12.3%
Short Sleep	34.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.0%
Uninsured	7.3%
	15% below US avg
Primary Care	1:907
Dentists	1:1,305
Mental Health	1:224
Checkup Rate	76.7%
Dental Visits	70.5%
Premature Death	15,725/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	97.3%
Healthcare Facilities	389

Blue Ridge has a violent crime rate of 453 per 100,000 residents, 19% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,630 per 100,000, 34% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 9 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Blue Ridge receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	452.7/100K
	19% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	2,630.3/100K
	34% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	9
Traffic Accidents	90
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Blue Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°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 45.7 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.6°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,394 ft (425 m)
Area	6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density	511/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3798°N, 79.8222°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Roanoke city County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 11.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	72.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.3 / 100
Community Resilience	51.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	122 km
Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	71 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	145 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	79 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	91 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	22 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	120 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	93 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	141 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	85 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	90 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	91 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	109 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	150 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	24 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	69 km
Nov 25, 2009	14 km S of Arrington, Virginia	M2.7	86 km
Mar 4, 2019	13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia	M2.6	93 km
Mar 28, 2001	2 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.6	88 km
Nov 15, 1995	5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia	M2.6	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 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	203 km
1996	Fran	Category 1	262 km

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

Tornado History

101 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 83 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	59 km	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF3	52 km	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	87 km	1
Jun 16, 1966	EF3	94 km	0
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	79 km	0
May 27, 2022	EF2	40 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	93 km	1
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	94 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	15 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	74 km	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	39 km	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	23 km	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	24 km	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	78 km	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	64 km	0
May 4, 1990	EF2	91 km	2
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	96 km	0
Jun 25, 1977	EF2	54 km	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	70 km	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	72 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	58 km
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	54 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	41 km
2016	MOUNT PLEASANT	11,001	69 km
2022	UNNAMED	7,791	63 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	36 km
2014	ARCHER KNOB RX	6,093	92 km
2022	UNNAMED	5,893	92 km
2008	ST MARYS	4,373	84 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,219	65 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	16 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,569	84 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	31 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	82 km
2002	MARBLEYARD	3,123	39 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	24 km
2006	PEAVINE COMPLEX	2,950	49 km
2018	LOCKRIDGE RX	2,473	87 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	27 km
2017	GOSHEN PASS	2,309	68 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	3.0 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.6 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.0 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.8 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.9 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in

Blue Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.9").

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Blue Ridge is located in Roanoke city County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 61.1% of the vote, a 23.6-point margin. 89.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 389 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 75.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.5%

D 61.1%

Winner: Democrat by 23.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	9
Traffic Accidents	90
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.1%
	34% below US avg
High School+	95.6%
Graduate Degree+	3.6%
School Test Score	5.58

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	511/sq mi
Total Area	6.1 sq mi
County	Roanoke city County

Services

Broadband Access	89.1%
Avg Download Speed	119.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	5.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	389
Restaurants	302
Retail Stores	536

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.2 min
Drive Alone	75.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	16.7%

Average costs for common services in Blue Ridge. 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	$1,007
Toddler	$708
Preschool	$651
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$707
Toddler	$661
Preschool	$643

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Roanoke city

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	13,746	684	$78,126	1.46
Retail Trade	7,122	456	$36,105	1.09
Accommodation & Food Services	5,715	281	$25,218	0.96
Construction	4,438	232	$73,517	1.29
Manufacturing	4,043	102	$67,833	0.75
Transportation & Warehousing	4,017	88	$53,348	1.44
Management of Companies	3,199	44	$88,695	2.89
Professional & Technical Services	2,793	341	$89,335	0.61
Administrative & Waste Services	2,349	161	$48,686	0.61
Other Services	2,206	333	$44,891	1.12
Finance & Insurance	2,043	192	$111,213	0.77
Arts & Entertainment	1,441	66	$19,288	1.31
Real Estate	900	166	$59,702	0.88
Educational Services	552	39	$40,660	0.41
Information & Technology	369	38	$64,762	0.30
Unclassified	83	49	$28,091	0.91

Radio Stations near Blue Ridge

3 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
Allegheny Mountain Radio	bluegrass, community radio	MP3 65 kbps

Campgrounds Near Blue Ridge

10 campgrounds found near Blue Ridge.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP CAMP	5.0/5	1	Free
CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP	4.7/5	40	$20–$40
HOPPER CREEK GROUP CAMP	4.6/5	1	Free
Otter Creek Campground	4.5/5	68	$30
CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA	4.4/5	1	$35
PEAKS OF OTTER CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	141	$30
STEEL BRIDGE CAMPGROUND	4.1/5	3	Free
CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER	4.0/5	1	$25
Fenwick Mines Pavilion	—	1	$25
North Creek	—	1	$15–$30

National Parks Near Blue Ridge

13 national parks and monuments found near Blue Ridge.

Park	Type	Fee
Beartown State Park	State Park	Free
Booker T Washington National Monument	National Monument	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
Hanging Rock 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
Smith Mountain Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Watoga State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Blue Ridge

254+ trails found near Blue Ridge.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	19.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	18.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	12.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	11.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	9.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH PEDLAR	9.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HOOP HOLE	8.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN	8.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	8.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FORE MOUNTAIN	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCGRAW LOOP	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SULPHUR SPRING	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FORE MOUNTAIN	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WHITE ROCK TOWER	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DRY RUN	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
VIRGINIA'S WALK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PETERS RIDGE	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POND FLAT	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PATTERSON MOUNTAIN	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTTS ARM	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BALCONY FALLS	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ANTHONY KNOB	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FERRIER	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RESERVOIR HOLLOW	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RICH HOLE	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCGRAW	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SPROUTS RUN	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TERRAPIN MOUNTAIN	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPLE ORCHARD FALLS	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LAUREL BRANCH	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GUNTER RIDGE	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEES CREEK HORSE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BAT LICK	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE ROCKY ROW RUN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LASSO	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUCHANAN	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LICK BRANCH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JERRYS RUN	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCGRAW	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILSON MOUNTAIN	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LIPES BRANCH	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MATT'S CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CORNELIUS CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RICH HOLE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRY RUN	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BELFAST	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRY RUN	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CAWTABA VALLEY	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CRAIG CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PINEY RIDGE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GROUSE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HUNTING CREEK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITETAIL	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONE MOUNTAIN	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SULPHUR RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
YACCRS RUN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SULPHUR RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLACKS GAP	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALCONY FALLS	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COVE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MCALLISTER FIELDS	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GUNTER RIDGE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ELMORE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FORE MOUNTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MORNING KNOB	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGON'S TOOTH	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE COVE MOUNTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SPEC MINES	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HAMMOND HOLLOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEER	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SADDLE GAP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
IRON ORE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PINEY RIDGE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHILDREN'S FOREST LONG LOOP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
IRON ORE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROARING RUN LOOP	1.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALD MOUNTAIN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CORNELIUS CREEK SPUR	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH PEDLAR	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LOOP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
OTTER	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPLE ORCHARD SPUR	1.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PATTERSON MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LITTLE COVE MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVE MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELMS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLUE SUCK RUN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TURKEY	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PANTHER KNOB	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
YACCRS RUN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FERRIER	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FORE MOUNTAIN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FENWICK NATURE WALK	0.8	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURKEY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANTHONY KNOB	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CHILDREN'S FOREST LONG LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KELLY	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CURRY CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FALLINGWATER	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE GAP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FENWICK WETLANDS	0.7	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILSON MOUNTAIN	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVE MOUNTAIN	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CHILDREN'S FOREST LONG LOOP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRY RUN	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LOCHER TRACT AREA	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELMS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CORNELIUS CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BELFAST	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WHITE ROCK TOWER	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RATTLESNAKE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KELLY	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PINEY	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
YACCRS RUN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TERRAPIN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLUE SUCK RUN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DRY RUN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TUCKER	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SHORT CUT	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
VIRGINIA'S WALK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE GAP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
VIRGINIA'S WALK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LICK BRANCH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
KNOLL WAYSIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TUCKER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOY SCOUT	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MORNING KNOB	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST INTERPRETIVE	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PICKLE BRANCH SHELTER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PINEY	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITE ROCK TOWER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HAYMAKER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HANGING ROCK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PATTERSON MOUNTAIN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COCKS COMB	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HANGING ROCK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROARING RUN FALLS	0.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRY RUN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOOP HOLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LITTLE COVE MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK	0.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGONS TOOTH SIDE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RHODODENDRON	0.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGON'S TOOTH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPLE ORCHARD FALLS CONNECTOR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SULPHUR SPRING	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes

Museums in Blue Ridge

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
OLIN HALL AND SMOYER GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		5403752500	$107,599,422
ELEANOR D. WILSON MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5403626532	$50,842,781
ROANOKE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS	ART MUSEUM	110 SALEM AVE SE	5403425760	$3,687,007
TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		5403425760	$3,687,007
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		5403425670	$1,096,040
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN VIRGINIA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 MARKET SQUARE SOUTHEAST	5403425770	$987,644
O. WINSTON LINK MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5409825465	$987,644
MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		5403433241	$707,580
SALEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3303378514	$273,542
HARRISON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE	GENERAL MUSEUM		5403454818	$210,523
NORFOLK & WESTERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$190,650
BOTETOURT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5404738394	$17,060
COMMONWEALTH COACH AND TROLLEY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	602 18TH STREET SW	5403422383	$15,025
24TH VIRGINIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5407212094
DORSETT PATSY ARRINGTON PORTRAITS	GENERAL MUSEUM		5403428367
HISTORIC FINCASTLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	20 WEST MAIN STREET	5404733077
HOPKINS PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	ONE MARKET SQUARE
ROANOKE ANTIQUE VEHICLE ENDOWMENT	GENERAL MUSEUM
SALEM MUSEUM OF THE ARTS	ART MUSEUM		8013624678
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF WESTERN VIRGINIA	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
VINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5403428634
VIRGINIA WESTERN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5408577271

Libraries in Blue Ridge

Name	Address	Annual Visits
ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	6303 MERRIMAN ROAD S.W.	802,330
ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	706 S. JEFFERSON ST.	509,963
SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY	28 E. MAIN ST.	195,878
BOTETOURT COUNTY LIBRARY	28 AVERY ROW	185,317

Farmers Markets in Blue Ridge

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Botetourt Farmer's Market	90 Town Center St	05/01/2019 to 10/26/2019	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM;
Grandin Village Farmers Market	2080 Westover Ave SW	04/21/2018 to 11/17/2018	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Salem Farmers Market	3 East Main Street	04/05/2014 to 12/20/2014	Tue: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Wed: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Thu: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-2:0		Visit
Troutville Farmers' Market in the Park	5340 Lee Highway				Visit
Vinton Farmers Market	204 W. Lee Ave.	05/01/2016 to 12/09/2016	Mon: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM;Tue: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM;Wed: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM;Thu: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM;Fri: 7:00 AM-7:0		Visit
West End Farmers Market	1210 Patterson Ave. SW	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Blue Ridge

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Big Lick Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	135 Salem Ave	15405628383
Parkway Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries	739 Kessler Mill Rd	5403148234	Visit
Roanoke Food Tours	Private Tours, Wine Tours & Tastings, Food Tours, More, Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, Tours, Bre	110 N W Shenandoah Ave Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr	15403091781
Roanoke Railhouse Brewery	Brewery Colonial Avenue Area	451 C Mcclanahan St S W	5402932423	Visit
Soaring Ridge Brewers	Brewery	523 Shenandoah Ave N W		Visit
Soaring Ridge Craft Brewery	Food & Drink, Breweries	523 Shenandoah Ave	15405292140
The Flying Mouse Brewery	Bars, Bars & Clubs, Brew Pubs, Food & Drink, Nightlife, Brewery, Breweries, Beer & Ale, Liquor Store	221 Precast Way	5409921288	Visit
White Oak Tea Tavern	Restaurant, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Troutville, Troutville Restaurants, Virginia (va), B	5690 Roanoke Rd	5409926901	Visit

Cell Towers in Blue Ridge

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
4248 S. LEE HWY	TOWER	59
2.5 MILES NORTH OF BUCHANAN	TOWER	32
2.5 MILES NORTH OF BUCHANAN	TOWER	32

Fire Stations in Blue Ridge

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc.	1354 Blue Ridge Springs RD	Volunteer			540-977-2094

Bridges in Blue Ridge

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1966	55	16,305	F
Culvert	Steel	1973	29	1,214	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2011	70	802	G
Frame	Concrete	1946	25	474	F
Frame	Concrete	1946	24	474	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1946	28	388	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	66	238	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1932	33	138	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	27	98	F
Culvert	Concrete	1965	26	96	G
Culvert	Concrete	2017	21	80	G

Amtrak Stations in Blue Ridge

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Roanoke, VA	55 Norfolk Avenue SW	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Blue Ridge

10 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
DVA - SALEM MEDICAL CENTER	1970 ROANOKE BOULEVARD	SALEM
FRANK CHERVAN INCORPORATED - 20523	2005 GREENBRIER AVE SE	ROANOKE CITY
RES DBA STEEL DYNAMICS - ROANOKE BAR DIVISION	102 WESTSIDE BLVD NW	ROANOKE CITY
RES DBA STEEL DYNAMICS - ROANOKE BAR DIVISION	102 WESTSIDE BLVD NW	ROANOKE CITY
RES DBA STEEL DYNAMICS - ROANOKE BAR DIVISION	102 WESTSIDE BLVD NW	ROANOKE CITY
ROANOKE CEMENT CO	5555 CATAWBA RD	BOTETOURT
ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY	6071 CATABWA ROAD	BOTETOURT
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Airports Near Blue Ridge

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Greenbrier Valley Airport	LWB	Medium Airport
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field	LYH	Medium Airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport	ROA	Medium Airport
Abbott Airport	—	Small Airport
Alum Ridge STOLport	—	Small Airport
Barrows Airport	—	Small Airport
Bath Alum Airport	—	Small Airport
Big Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Black Bridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Brook Hill Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Burnt Chimney Airport	—	Small Airport
Bush Airport	—	Small Airport
Catawba Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Davis Field	—	Small Airport
Deer Run Airport	—	Small Airport
Falwell Airport	—	Small Airport
Ferguson Airport	—	Small Airport
Fincastle Airport	—	Small Airport
Fulcher Family Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Gravely Airport	—	Small Airport
Groundhog Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawk Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Hop-Along Airport	—	Small Airport
Ingalls Field	HSP	Small Airport
Johnson Fox Field	—	Small Airport
Kinman Airport	—	Small Airport
Lakeview Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Long Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Loury Lester Airpark	—	Small Airport
Micro Airport	—	Small Airport
Miller Airport	—	Small Airport
Nester Funny Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
New Castle International Airport	—	Small Airport
New London Airport	—	Small Airport
Perkey Airport	—	Small Airport
Potts Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Red Birds Airyard Airport	—	Small Airport
Riverwood Airport	—	Small Airport
Robinson Airport	—	Small Airport
Rock Airport	—	Small Airport
Smith Mountain Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Springwood Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Summit 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
Windy Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Woody Field Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Blue Ridge

7 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Botetourt County Sheriffs Office
City of Salem Police Department	36 East Calhoun Street
Roanoke City Police	348 Campbell Avenue Southwest
Roanoke City Sheriff	340 Campbell Avenue Southwest
Salem Police Department	36 East Calhoun Street
Town of Vinton Police Department
Virginia Western Community College Police

Grocery Stores in Blue Ridge

2 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
BLUE RIDGE MINUTE MARKET	Convenience Store	42 Blue Ridge Dr
Blueridge Service Center	Convenience Store	3750 Blue Ridge Blvd

Treatment Centers in Blue Ridge

11 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare	Both	540-266-9200
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare - Child Youth and Family Services	Both	540-981-1102
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare - Rita J Gliniecki Recovery Center	Both	540-344-6208
Center for Emotional Care	Substance Abuse	540-387-3105
EHS Roanoke - Corporate	Both	540-339-9195
Family Service of Roanoke Valley	Mental Health	540-795-4670
Intercept True North Health Clinic	Both	540-523-8080 x1
LewisGale - Behavioral Health	Both	540-772-2801
Spero Health - Roanoke	Both	540-329-5325
Support Systems Inc	Both	540-767-2667
Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Mental Health Service	Both	540-982-2463 x2515

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blue Ridge

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
RICK VIA MINISTRIES	PO BOX 582

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Ridge

What is the population of Blue Ridge?

Blue Ridge has a population of 3,112 residents and is located in Virginia. The population density is 511 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55.9% female and 44.1% male.

Is Blue Ridge expensive to live in?

Blue Ridge 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 $83,113, 11% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $247,900 (12% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Blue Ridge safe?

The violent crime rate in Blue Ridge is 453 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,630 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Blue Ridge receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Blue Ridge?

Blue Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 11.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35.

How is the job market in Blue Ridge?

The job market in Blue Ridge is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,206. There are 3,548 business establishments in the area, including 302 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 16.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Blue Ridge?

The median home value in Blue Ridge is $247,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $301,952. The homeownership rate is 95.7%. The average annual property tax is $4,940.

How are the schools in Blue Ridge?

Schools in Blue Ridge score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.1% of adults in Blue Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Blue Ridge?

The obesity rate in Blue Ridge is 34.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 13.0% of adults are smokers. 21.2% are physically inactive. 26.1% of residents report depression. 7.3% lack health insurance. 97.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:907.

What is transportation like in Blue Ridge?

The average commute in Blue Ridge is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 75.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Blue Ridge?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge is 86.6% White, 2.4% Black or African American, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 10.7% of the population are military veterans. 11.5% of residents have a disability. 98.0% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Laymantown, VA 1,843 pop · 2.4 mi Cloverdale, VA 3,095 pop · 4.8 mi Daleville, VA 3,166 pop · 5.6 mi Hollins, VA 17,005 pop · 7.6 mi Vinton, VA 8,038 pop · 8.1 mi Roanoke, VA 98,677 pop · 10.2 mi Buchanan, VA 1,271 pop · 12.1 mi Salem, VA 25,477 pop · 14.4 mi Cave Spring, VA 26,014 pop · 14.7 mi Bedford, VA 6,703 pop · 17.0 mi Westlake Corner, VA 1,824 pop · 19.3 mi North Shore, VA 3,708 pop · 22.6 mi Elliston, VA 1,041 pop · 24.2 mi Union Hall, VA 1,468 pop · 25.9 mi

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