Glade Spring, Virginia
Town · Population 1,368 · #117 in Virginia
About Glade Spring
Glade Spring is a small town in southwestern Virginia, home to 1,368 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Glade Spring is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,121 residents per square mile.
📰 Glade Spring News Today
- VSP: Driver dies from injuries after crash in Glade Spring WJHL · Mar 16
- Glade Spring residents rescued from roof during fire; 2 pets killed WCYB · Jul 24
- USPS Hosts Job Fair in Glade Spring on April 17 about.usps.com · Apr 13
- Patrick Henry (Glade Spring, VA) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more MaxPreps · Apr 9
- Glade Spring Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Glade Spring Unique
- The only place in America named Glade Spring — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Glade Spring
- El Burrito Loco — mexican
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Sweet Ed's Diner — diner
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Glade Spring
- Glade Spring Middle
- Patrick Henry High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,368
Rank in state#117 of 227
Land area1.22 sq mi
Density1,121/sq mi
Coordinates36.7899, -81.7722