Virginia
Bluefield is a small city in Virginia with a population of 5,016. Residents earn $53,500 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bluefield receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bluefield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bluefield is $53,500, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. The poverty rate of 19.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Bluefield is $161,100, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Bluefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 39.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,772 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,637 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% |
| 55% above 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 | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $161,100 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $125,474 |
| Median List Price | $137,450 |
| Median List Price | $137,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $77 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 27.8% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $818 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| 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 | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.4 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,487 ft (758 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2352°N, 81.2747°W |
| County FIPS | 51021 |
Winner: Republican by 69.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |