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Living in Bland County, Virginia
Ridge-and-valley country between Big Walker and East River mountains, one of Virginia's least populous counties. The Appalachian Trail crosses it, and it has no incorporated towns.
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Commute & how people work
About 10% of Bland County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 28 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 21% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 14% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 22% | |
| 45 min or more | 23% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 76% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 10% | |
| Public transit | 0% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 10% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Bland County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 76% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 4 restaurants & cafes and 5 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (1 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Bland County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Grant's Supermarket, 615 Main Street, Bland, VA 24315
Restaurants
- Subway, 8285 South Scenic Highway, Bland, VA 24315
- Pit Stop Italian Restaurant, 46 Indian Village Trail, Bastian, VA 24314
- DQ Grill & Chill
- Brushy Mountain Outpost
Health & medical
- Bland Health Clinic, 209 Jackson Street, Bland
Hotels & lodging
- Big Walker Motel, 70 Skyview ln, Bland, VA 24315
Auto services
- Brushy Mountain Motors, 391 Main Street, Bland, VA 24315
- Bland Auto Service
Churches & faith communities
- Pine Grove Church, 6116 North Scenic Highway, Bastian, VA 24314
- Bastian Union Church, 29 Bears Trail, Bastian, VA 24314
- Mountain Top Holiness Church
Gas stations
Convenience stores
- Love's
- Circle K
- Kangaroo Express
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Bland County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Bland Health Clinic
Manufacturing & factories
- Hitachi Energy
- Pascor Atlantic
Government & public sector
- Bland County Courthouse
Major employers & offices
- State Farm
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Bland County?
Bland County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.60 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.60% a year).
How are the schools in Bland County?
Bland County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 76% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Bland County?
The average commute for Bland County workers is about 28 minutes, and 41% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Bland County?
About 10% of Bland County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Bland County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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