Bland County, VA
Living in Bland County
Bikeability5
Walkability7
Commute41
Public Transit10
Affordability95
Public Safety97
Airports8
Hospitals35
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.4kPopulation-485 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate42%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office27%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$428Median Monthly Rent+$82 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas1%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bland County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Bland County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bland County
Inland Flooding67
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bland County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bland County, VA
Minnick Education Center - Wytheville
14 miles, S
Mercer Christian Academy
16 miles, N
Jefferson Christian Academy
29 miles, NE
New Life Christian Schools
34 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Bland County, VA
Bluefield College
10 miles, NW
Bluefield State College
11 miles, NW
Concord University
21 miles, N
Radford University
32 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bland County, VA
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
11 miles, NW
Wythe County Community Hospital
12 miles, S
Princeton Community Hospital
16 miles, N
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
20 miles, W