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Bluefield, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Bland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
9,511
Population
1,060/sq mi density
$43,826
Median Income
$25,716 per capita
$101,000
Home Value
$104,389 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
716
Violent Crime/100K
2,090 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,826 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
716 violent crimes/100K (88% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bluefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 39.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,613 ft (796 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2628°N, 81.2113°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Bluefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and October the driest (2.9").