Bluefield, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Bland County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,511
Population
1,060/sq mi density
$43,826
Median Income
$25,716 per capita
$101,000
Home Value
$119,264 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
480
Violent Crime/100K
1,048 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,826 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% 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 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Bluefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (2.6").