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Bluefield, West Virginia

Introduction to Bluefield, Vermont

Bluefield, West Virginia, in Mercer county, is 70 miles W of Roanoke, Virginia and 142 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. About 11,451 people live in Bluefield.

Bluefield History

Bluefield was established in the late 1800s. It was preceded by the arrival of the first coal speculators in southern West Virginia’s Pocahontas coalfields. The community eventually became the coalfield area’s most important social and commercial center. In 1904, the first fire fighting brigades were introduced, eventually becoming an integral part of the area. The city of Bluefield was officially incorporated in 1889.

Bluefield and nearby Attractions

  • Pinnacle Rock State Park
  • Wilderness Road Regional Museum
  • Hungry Mother State Park
  • Camp Creek State Park
  • Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park
  • Twin Falls Resort State Park

Things To Do In Bluefield

The Bluefield Plaza Shopping Center is a popular shopping destination in the area. The Over the Summit Art Gallery, the East River Mountain Tunnel and the Bluefield Area Arts & Science Center are all accessible from Bluefield. Churches in the area include the South Bluefield Christian Church, Refuge Church of Christ and the Bland Street Methodist Church. Pinnacle Rock State Park, Twin Falls Resort State Park and Camp Creek State Park are popular local recreational destinations. Local festivals include the Mountain Festival, which is held every May, and the Southern West Virginia Italian Festival, held every October.

Bluefield Transportation

The nearest major airport is Charlotte/Douglas International.

Bluefield Higher Education

Bluefield State College is the local institution of higher education. Other nearby institutions include Concord College, Radford University and West Virginia State College.

High Points

Bluefield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBluefield Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Bluefield Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Bluefield Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Bluefield College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bluefield, WV

Comparing Bluefield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population107
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Women47
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income26
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62
Low Violent Crime42

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