Virginia
Farmville is a small city in Virginia with a population of 7,613. Residents earn $40,282 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Farmville receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Farmville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Farmville is $40,282, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Farmville is $223,700, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $865 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Farmville is below the national average at 224 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,661 per 100,000, 36% above the national average.
28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Farmville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches, including 6.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,282 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,612 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $938 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,375 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 721 |
| County GDP | $995M |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 79 |
| Retail | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,279 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.02% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $223,700 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $255,171 |
| Census Median Rent | $865 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,425 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 36.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,279 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.02% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,738/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
| Total Violent | 223.8/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 87.0/100K |
| Robbery | 49.7/100K |
| Assault | 87.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,660.7/100K |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 273.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,337.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.7/100K |
| Arson | 24.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.5 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 362 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 991/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2961°N, 78.4004°W |
| County FIPS | 51147 |
Winner: Republican by 2.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 991/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Retail Stores | 90 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |