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Glade SpringVA
A town of 2,135. A typical home worth about $199K.
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Population
2,135
−6.1% since 2010
Typical home
$199K
+0.3% in a year
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
39.1
years
Jobs based here
114
A commuter town
What makes Glade Spring stand out
The thing Glade Spring does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Glade Spring for work
Where Glade Spring’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
114jobs based in Glade Spring
2%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Glade Spring’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →48°
Clear
H 68° · L 44°
Local news
All →- Patrick Henry vs Rural Retreat - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 24
- Virginia vs Marion Senior - Girls Junior Varsity Softball 04/15/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
- Patrick Henry vs Virginia - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/05/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
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Housing
A typical Glade Spring home is worth about $199K
The typical Glade Spring home is worth about $199,000, about the same as a year ago, 52% below the Virginia typical home.
$199KZillow home value
Typical home value
Glade Spring$199K
Virginia$415K
+0.3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Glade Spring
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.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Glade Spring2%
Abingdon16%
Marion8%
Bristol4%
Saltville3%
15 mi
median commute distance
114
jobs based in Glade Spring
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–47°
Spring40–66°
Summer59–83°
Fall42–68°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 38% of U.S. towns
Glade Spring reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 62% report less.
C+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Glade Spring2.2
Virginia2.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Glade Spring8.8
Virginia13.9
U.S.15.5
38th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
51st
percentile among VA towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
12
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns
Glade Spring beats the Virginia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Virginia
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Glade Spring | VA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.3% | 11.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 7.7% |
Johnston Memorial Hospital
13.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
36th
percentile among VA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
About Glade Spring
Town in Virginia, United States
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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- Population
- 1,367
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,087 ft
- ZIP code
- 24340
- Area code
- 276
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