Bluefield, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Bland County County
Bluefield, VA
At a Glance
How Bluefield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluefield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bluefield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bluefield residents earn a median household income of $53,500 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,772. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% 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 Bluefield is $161,100 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,797. Median rent is $818/month, with 34.1% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Bluefield reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,117/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Bluefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluefield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.