Pamplin City, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Appomattox County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
118 Population 369/sq mi density
$72,188 Median Income $41,657 per capita
$126,800 Home Value $224,078 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$72,188 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Pamplin City, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,188
4% below
$41,657 per capita
Home Value
$126,800
55% below
Zillow: $224,078
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.2%
96% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
217% above
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Pamplin City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
45%
Rent
69%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
317%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pamplin City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pamplin City residents earn a median household income of $72,188 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,657. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% 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 Pamplin City is $126,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,078. Median rent is $800/month, with 17.2% 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 1942.

Education

1.2% of adults in Pamplin City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pamplin City 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

Population118
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$72,188
Per Capita$41,657
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$476M
Avg Weekly Wage$788

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$800
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$224,078
Housing Units72
Rent Burden17.2%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation684 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.2%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Pamplin City was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.