Area Statistics
Area Statistics
Area Statistics
| Population | |||||
| 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | ||
| Blacksburg | 30,638 | 34,590 | 39,513 | ||
| Montgomery County | 63,516 | 73,913 | 83,629 | ||
| * Does not include Va. Tech's Student population | |||||
Geography (Blacksburg)
Location: Southwest Virginia, 40 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia
Highways: Blacksburg is served by US 460, Route 11, and Interstate 81
Size: 18.8 square miles
Elevation: 2000 feet above sea level
| Climate (County) | |
| Rainfall: | 39.98" annually |
| Snowfall: | 22.00" annually |
| Average Temperatures | |
| Annual: | 51.4 degrees |
| Spring: | 50.9 degrees |
| Summer: | 69.3 degrees |
| Fall: | 52.9 degrees |
| Winter: | 32.6 degrees |
Location (Blacksburg)
Blacksburg caters to the small town appearance, making the quiet area quaint, elegant and appealing to all ages. Surrounded by major metropolitan cities, the residents of Blacksburg get the best of both worlds.
| Nearby Cities | Distance in Miles |
| Roanoke, VA |
41 miles
|
| Charleston, WV |
126 miles
|
| Charlotte, NC |
171 miles
|
| Greensboro, NC |
130 miles
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| Richmond, VA |
220 miles
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| Knoxville, TN |
221 miles
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| Washington, DC |
275 miles
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Education (County)
Not only do Montgomery county schools provide a great education within the classrooms, but they also provide it outside of the classroom. With classes offered by the YMCA and Virginia Tech, there are several learning opportunities. Also the Blacksburg Electronic Village, a community electronic network, provides a hands-on learning experience for both the University and the community.
| Type of Schools |
# of Schools
|
| Preschool |
20
|
| Elementary |
12
|
| Middle School |
4
|
| High School |
4
|
| Private Schools (K-12) |
12
|
| University/College |
3
|
| Medical Institutions (County) | |
| Hospitals: | |
| Carillion NRV Medical Center | (540) 731-2000 |
| Montgomery Regional Hospital | (540) 951-1111 |
| Family Practice |
30
|
| Pediatrics |
14
|
| Physicians (other*) |
106
|
| Dentists & Oral Surgery |
58
|
| Clinics |
13
|
| Chiropractor |
22
|
| Retirement & Life Care Communities and Homes / Nursing Homes / Assisted Living |
15
|
| Retirement Planning Services |
2
|
| Physical Therapist |
17
|
| * surgeons, specialists, psychiatry, etc | |
| Living Areas (County) | |
| Homes: | Price Range: $54,000-$469,000 Median Avg, Price: $161,414 |
| Rental-Apartments: | |
| Blacksburg: |
$255 - $1,100 / month
|
| Christiansburg: |
$352 - $875 / month
|
| Radford: | $355 - $1,150 / month |
| Rental-Condo/TH: | $355 - $1.060 / month |
| Rental-Houses: | $400 - $1,200 / month |
Recreation Facilities (Blacksburg/Christiansburg Area)
Blacksburg and Christiansburg caters to the community by having various recreation facilities, as well as facilities available for use at Virginia Tech.
| Go Cart Race Way | Playgrounds |
| Bowling | Golf Courses |
| Tennis Courts | Batting Cage |
| Parks | Driving Range |
| Community Center | Aquatic Center |
| Bike Trails | Nature Preserves |
| Camping | Hiking Trails |
| Skateboard Park | Fishing |
| Horse Back Riding | Miniature Golf |
| Recreation Areas (New River Valley) |
| Claytor Lake |
| Cascades |
| New River |
| Mountain Lake |
| Pandapas Pond |
| Camp Alta Moss |
| Jefferson National Forest |
| Appalachian Trail |
| Blue Ridge Parkway |
| New River Junction |
| Wilderness Adventure |
| Buckeye's Mountain Retreat |
Arts and Culture (Blacksburg)
With the benefit of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg has a touch of a variety of cultures. From the restaurants to exhibits, culture is a big part of out community.
YMCA Annual Crafts Fair
Lyric Theatre - Community Theatre & Movies
Squires Student Center
Black Culture Center
Historic Smithfield Plantation
VT Museum of Natural History
VT Museum of Geological Sciences
New River Valley Symphony
Live Theatrical Performances
Historical Festivals
| Community Facilities (County) | |
| Mosque: |
1
|
| Churches: |
172
|
| Synagogues: |
1
|
| Libraries (Public): |
2
|
| Libraries (University): |
2
|
| Motels / Hotels: |
27
|
| Bed & Breakfasts: |
4
|
| Shopping Centers: |
7
|
| Movie Theatres: |
6
|
| Restaurants: |
210
|
| Community Theatres: |
2
|
| Transportation (County) | ||
| Railroad Service: | Norfolk & Southern | |
| Nearest Airport: | Roanoke Regional Virginia Tech (charters) |
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| Bus Services: | ||
| Greyhound Bus Lines: | (540) 382-4361 | |
| Blacksburg Transit: | (540) 961-1185 | |
| Home Ride Of Virginia: | (540) 953-2266 | |
| Charter and Rental Services: |
4
|
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| Taxi & Limousine: |
8
|
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Bikeways: There is a fully developed network of bike trails throughout the neighborhood and commercial areas of Blacksburg
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