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Glade Spring

A town of 2,135 people in Virginia
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About Glade Spring

Town in Virginia, United States
1,367Population
1.2 sq miArea
2,087 ftElevation

Glade Spring is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Glade Spring had a population of 1,367. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region. I-81 runs through Glade Spring. It is located at exit 29.

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ZIP code24340
Area code276
Living in Glade Spring

Housing in Glade Spring

$199K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Glade Spring home is worth about $199,000, about the same as a year ago, 52% below the Virginia typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Glade Spring

C+

Safety Grade C+

Glade Spring reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 62% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Glade Spring 2.2
Virginia 2.1
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Glade Spring 8.8
Virginia 13.9
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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Most working residents leave Glade Spring for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Abingdon (16%), Marion (8%) and Bristol (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Abingdon
16%
Marion
8%
Bristol
4%
Saltville
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Glade Spring →

Health in Glade Spring

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Virginia

6worse than VA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Johnston Memorial HospitalAbingdon · 13.8 mi · ER
Meadowview Community Health CenterMeadowview · 5.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Glade Spring · CMS · HRSAHealth in Glade Spring →

Natural hazards in Glade Spring

20
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Glade Spring →

Climate in Glade Spring

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Glade Spring has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

47° / 26°Winter
66° / 40°Spring
83° / 59°Summer
68° / 42°Fall
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Glade Spring’s library

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Glade Spring Branch Library305 North Glade Street · part of Washington County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books40 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Glade Spring Branch Library →
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Seth Ilys at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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