At a Glance
Median Income
$35,599
$22,587 per capita
Home Value
$137,800
Zillow: $48,505
Median Rent
$874/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
27.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
23.2% smoking rate
How Bluewell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluewell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bluewell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bluewell residents earn a median household income of $35,599 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,587. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,682 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluewell is $137,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $48,505. Median rent is $874/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
13.8% of adults in Bluewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluewell 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.
Data Overview
People
Population2,281
Median Age62.9 yrs
Density507/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,599
Per Capita$22,587
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty27.2%
County GDP$2,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,800
Rent$874
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$48,505
Housing Units1,381
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death18,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation2,626 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bluewell was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.