Bluefield, Virginia

Population 5,451

Bluefield is located in Tazewell County, VA. The population is 5,451, making Bluefield the 2nd largest city in Tazewell County.

There are 5 public schools in Bluefield with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Bluefield is moderate , and there are 25 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bluefield is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bluefield property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bluefield include Falls Mills, Brush Fork and Bluefield.

Bluefield Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 16%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%

Crime Rate

57.64% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 228
  • Violent Crimes: 187
  • Robbery: 21
  • Burglary: 187
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

70.47% Higher than national avg.
  • 25 offenders in Bluefield
  • 45.86 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

84 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 81

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Virginia unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Bluefield, VA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Bluefield's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Bluefield, VA

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12 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Bluefield, VA issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 12 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 11 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bluefield, VA issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $479
  • 1 Bedroom: $540
  • 2 Bedrooms: $702
  • 3 Bedrooms: $868
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,046

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Environmental Hazards

84 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Bluefield, VA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Bluefield, VA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Bluefield, VA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.55°
  • February 36.98°
  • March 45.68°
  • April 57.22°
  • May 64.31°
  • June 71.8°
  • July 73.77°
  • August 72.38°
  • September 67.17°
  • October 56.13°
  • November 46.35°
  • December 42.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bluefield, VA

Earthquakes
Bluefield, VA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bluefield, VA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bluefield, VA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bluefield, VA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bluefield, VA: $39,842

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bluefield is 4.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.18%
White Collar - 59.82%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Morgan Griffith

Neighborhood Info

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2 Retirement Homes view all

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