Appomattox, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Appomattox County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,085 Population 939/sq mi density
$47,795 Median Income $24,501 per capita
$124,700 Home Value $285,512 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,795 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,700 home value, $893/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Appomattox, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,795
36% below
$24,501 per capita
Home Value
$124,700
56% below
Zillow: $285,512
Median Rent
$893/mo
23% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
44%
Rent
77%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Appomattox a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 8.4% (133% 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 $285,512. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,085
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density939/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,795
Per Capita$24,501
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$476M
Avg Weekly Wage$788

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,700
Rent$893
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$285,512
Housing Units878
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation861 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Appomattox was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.