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Cost of living in Bland County, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,804/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 6,211 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $689 25%
Federal tax $523 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $355 13%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $202 7%
State tax $180 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Bland County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$685
per month
1 bedroom
$689
per month
2 bedroom
$851
per month
3 bedroom
$1,192
per month
4 bedroom
$1,330
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bland County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,375
per year
Individual earnings
$42,008
per year
Per capita
$29,128
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bland County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$157,100
Annual property tax
$868

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bland County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bland County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Bland County

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bland County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.2 min
Drive alone
82.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
5.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bland County

What it costs to live in Bland County each month.

Single person
$2,804
per month
  • Rent $689
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $523
  • State tax $180
Couple
$3,977
per month
  • Rent $851
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $674
  • State tax $273
Family
$6,480
per month
  • Rent $1,192
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $674
  • State tax $273

Frequently asked questions about Bland County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bland County?

In Bland County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $689 per month, a two-bedroom averages $851 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,192 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bland County?

In Bland County, VA, the average household income is $61,375 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,008 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bland County?

The estimated cost of living in Bland County, VA is approximately $2,804 per month for a single person, $3,977 for a couple, $6,480 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bland County?

The combined sales tax rate in Bland County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Bland County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bland County, VA would need approximately $2,804 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,375 per year ($5,115 per month). Bland County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Bland County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bland County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bland County?

The average home value in Bland County, VA is $157,100, with average annual property taxes of $868, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bland County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources