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Appomattox, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Appomattox County County
Appomattox, VA
At a Glance
How Appomattox Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Appomattox's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Appomattox a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Appomattox residents earn a median household income of $47,795 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,501. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 533 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Appomattox is $124,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,077. Median rent is $893/month, with 28.5% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Appomattox reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 903/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Appomattox hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Appomattox has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.