Amelia Court House, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Amelia County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,192 Population 316/sq mi density
$40,366 Median Income $23,156 per capita
$161,900 Home Value $340,575 Zillow
$978 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$40,366 median income, 17.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$161,900 home value, $978/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Amelia Court House, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,366
46% below
$23,156 per capita
Home Value
$161,900
43% below
Zillow: $340,575
Median Rent
$978/mo
16% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
397% above
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Amelia Court House Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Amelia Court House's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
57%
Rent
84%
Poverty
192%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
497%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amelia Court House a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Amelia Court House residents earn a median household income of $40,366 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,156. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amelia Court House is $161,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,575. Median rent is $978/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

10.0% of adults in Amelia Court House hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Amelia Court House has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,192
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans0.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$40,366
Per Capita$23,156
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$395M
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Housing

A
Home Value$161,900
Rent$978
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$340,575
Housing Units279
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,735/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation355 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute35 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Amelia Court House was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.