Bluefield
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Bluefield, Virginia is a small mountain city set against the scenic Appalachian foothills. Known for its historic downtown and friendly community atmosphere, it's a regional hub for commerce, education, and outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
9,658
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.25°, -81.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,710
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-21.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1117 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
BLF
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.