Bluefield, WV
Living in Bluefield
Bikeability9
Walkability26
Commute81
Public Transit12
Affordability100
Public Safety61
Airports5
Hospitals35
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.9kPopulation-649 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black26%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate36%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office31%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$9.9k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$427Median Monthly Rent+$43 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas47%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bluefield
United States45
West Virginia21
Mercer County40
Property Crime in Bluefield
United States48
West Virginia20
Mercer County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bluefield
Inland Flooding53
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bluefield, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bluefield, WV
Mercer Christian Academy
11 miles, NE
Minnick Education Center - Wytheville
24 miles, S
Jefferson Christian Academy
30 miles, E
House of Prayer Christian Academy
31 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Bluefield, WV
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bluefield, WV
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
1 miles, W
Princeton Community Hospital
9 miles, NE
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
18 miles, SW
Wythe County Community Hospital
22 miles, S