Bluefield, WV GIS Map
Bluefield is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, with a population of about 9,665. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Mercer County
- Population
- 9,665
- Elevation
- 2,569 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.2698, -81.2223
- ZIP code
- 24701
- Land area
- 9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Bluefield, WV
Bluefield is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Its population was 9,658 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Bluefield micropolitan area extending into Virginia, which had a population of 106,363 in 2020. The city is home to Bluefield State University, a public, historically black university serving nearly 1,300 students.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Bluefield
- Princeton, WV9 mi
- Wytheville, VA23 mi
- Pulaski, VA29 mi
- Hinton, WV33 mi
- Beckley, WV35 mi
- Radford, VA37 mi
- Blacksburg, VA45 mi
- Galax, VA45 mi
Other Cities in Mercer County
GIS Data for Bluefield, WV
The Bluefield map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Bluefield without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Bluefield Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
9,387
Households
4,027
Median household income
$49,375
Median age
45 years
Median home value
$105,400
Median gross rent
$804/mo
Owner-occupied homes
65.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
Below poverty level
18.5%
Land area
9 sq mi
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Bluefield
Bluefield Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
10,447
April 2020 (estimates base)
9,639
July 2024 estimate
9,157
Change 2010-2020
-7.7%
Change 2020-2024
-5.0%
Photos of Bluefield
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Bluefield
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Bluefield.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Kee Federal Building | 601 Federal St, 24701 | Owned | 37,748 | — |
| Kmart Plaza | 3014 E Cumberland Rd, 24701 | Leased | 13,509 | Sep 2030 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Bluefield
General soil map unit at the city center: Shouns-Gilpin-Cateache-Berks
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 12.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 53%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 77 cm
Soil Components
- Cateache29%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Berks15%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Berks9%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Shouns9%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Shouns9%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Gilpin7%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Bluefield
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Bluefield, Wv weather station, elevation 2,870 ft, 1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 81°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
45.4 in
Annual snowfall
39.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 44 | 53 | 65 | 72 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 44 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 24 | 30 | 38 | 48 | 56 | 60 | 59 | 53 | 41 | 30 | 26 |
| Precip. in | 3.51 | 3.35 | 4.46 | 4.06 | 4.90 | 4.10 | 4.44 | 3.52 | 3.46 | 2.90 | 2.98 | 3.76 |
| Snow in | 9.9 | 9.9 | 7.5 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 8.7 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Bluefield
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Mercer County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 65.2 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- WildfireVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneVery Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Bluefield FAQ
What county is Bluefield in?
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Bluefield, West Virginia is located in Mercer County.
What is the population of Bluefield?
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Bluefield has a population of about 9,665, making it the number 14 of the 28 West Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Bluefield?
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The elevation of Bluefield is approximately 2,569 feet (783 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Bluefield?
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The ZIP code for Bluefield is 24701.
What time zone is Bluefield in?
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Bluefield is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Bluefield from Charleston?
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Bluefield is about 78 miles from Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, in a straight line.
What cities are near Bluefield?
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Cities near Bluefield include Princeton, WV (9 miles); Wytheville, VA (23 miles); Pulaski, VA (29 miles); Hinton, WV (33 miles); Beckley, WV (35 miles).
Local notes for Bluefield, WV
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