There are 18 nursing homes serving Bluefield, West Virginia. This includes 2 in Bluefield and 16 nearby. Nursing home care costs in West Virginia range from around $160 to $340 daily, with an average expense running approximately $254. The per month cost averages roughly $7,620 and ranges between $4,800 and $10,200. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $92,528, which is above the US average of $77,380.
Bluefield is a small city in Mercer County, West Virginia. It has a population of 20,786, with 540,446 people in the surrounding metropolitan area. Approximately 33% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Bluefield has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000 and an average household income is $31,000 (the West Virginia state average is $38,000). The average home price in Bluefield is $100,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $124,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 6.56%.
Bluefield has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives average levels of precipitation each year. Bluefield has average air quality and a high crime rate in comparison to other American cities.