Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Bowen Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (5) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Brooks & Company Bar & Grill
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Bluefield recreation Department
Gym
Ned E. Shott Physical Education Building
Gym
Bluefield Fitness and Recreation Center
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Flowers Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Grants Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (10) F
Parkview Heights Park
Park
Graham Square
Park
Town Park
Park
Chiefs Park
Park
Yakkity Yak
Playground
Saint Lukes Cemetery
Park
Lotito City Park
Park
Graham Recreation Park
Park
East River Park
Park
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Park
Maple Park Cemetery
Park
Chicory Square
Park
The Tailyard
Park
Shops (22) F
Verizon
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Burkes Outlet
Clothing
Andy's Nails
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Vision Mobile
Optician
Cato
Clothing
Shoe Show
Shoes
The Corner Stone
Gift Shop
Graham Jewelry
Fashion
Nancy's Downtown Boutique
Clothing
Lisa's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Country Living
Houseware
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Gulf Express
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bluefield.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bluefield is 89/100 - which is 18% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime F

Bluefield crime rates are 5,285 per 100k, which is 174% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
4,963 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
323 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment C-

The median income in Bluefield is $45,969 - which is 31% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$45,969
F
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
MedExpress
Clinic
Bluefield, Virginia Fire Department
Fire Station
The Behavioral Health Pavilion of the Virginias
Hospital
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Elk Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Fresenius Kidney Care Two Virginias
Clinic
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Hillsville Police Department
Police
Hillsville Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Bluefield home prices are $131,600 - which is 47% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$131,600
D-
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools A-

The Bluefield graduation rate is 75% - which is 12% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
85%
A+
High School Grad. Rates
75%
D
Elementary Schools (4) F
Graham Middle
Graham Intermediate
Dudley Primary
Bluefield Middle School
Whitethorn Elementary School
Bluefield Intermediate School
Brushfork Elementary School
Memorial Elementary School
High Schools (1) D-
Graham High
Bluefield Alternative Learning Center
Bluefield High School
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ratings D

Bluefield has an overall rating of 55% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
D
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  • Bluefield has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Bluefield crime rates are 174% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Bluefield is 18% lower than the Virginia average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bluefield? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Parkview Heights Park
      Graham Square
      Town Park
      Chiefs Park
      Yakkity Yak
      Saint Lukes Cemetery
      Lotito City Park
      Graham Recreation Park

      Entertainment

      Bowen Field

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Virginia ABC
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Brooks & Company Bar & Grill
      Hardee's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bluefield? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bluefield.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Bluefield a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors