Bland County
VA · Pop. 6,211 · Rural County
Bland County, Virginia covers 358 square miles with a population of 6,211 and a density of 17.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $157,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.55% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 147-day growing season, average summer highs of 80.4°F and average winter lows of 21.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 40.3 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Bluefield Regional Medical Center is 10.5 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 40% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.55% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $157,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 17.3 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- A 147-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Broadband reaches only 40% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Bluefield Regional Medical Center, is 10.5 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Bland County, VA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 63/100
- Median home price
- $157k
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- Growing season
- 147 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 40.3"
- Broadband
- 40%
- Nearest hospital
- Bluefield Regional Medical Center, 10.5 mi
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Homesteading in Bland County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Bland County?
- Bland County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 147-day growing season, average summer highs of 80.4°F, and average winter lows of 21.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $157,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.55%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 40% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Bluefield Regional Medical Center is 10.5 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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