Farmville, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,613 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,282 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$456 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$707 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince Edward County
2
Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince Edward County
2
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 35
Feb 3 3 38
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 3 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 3 2 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, VA State Senate District 10, VA State House District 50, VA
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Schools

Fuqua School
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
Prince Edward Elem
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Prince Edward County High
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Longwood University
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Hampden-Sydney College
5 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Sweet Briar College
42 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Community Memorial Hospital
41 miles, S • 3.2 star
Centra
43 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Richmond International Airport
61 miles, E • 2.3 star
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