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Living in Amelia County, Virginia
The closest county to Richmond in the region, on the US 360 corridor. Amelia Court House village, working farmland, and the Amelia Wildlife Management Area on the Appomattox River.
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Commute & how people work
About 13% of Amelia County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 40 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 13% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 10% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 21% | |
| 45 min or more | 50% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 76% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 8% | |
| Public transit | 0.2% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.9% | |
| Work from home | 13% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Amelia County Public Schools reports a 99% on-time graduation rate, with 65% passing Math and 67% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Amelia County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Dogged State Diner, 16401 Goodes Bridge Road
- Hardee's, 10151 Superior Way, Amelia Court House, VA 23002
- Papa John's, 15418 Patrick Henry Highway, Amelia, VA 23002
- Pizza Hut, 15071 Patrick Henry Highway, Amelia, VA 23002
- McDonald's, 15175 Patrick Henry Highway
- Mario's, 15415 Patrick Henry Highway
Shops & retail
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
Health & medical
- Amelia Health Clinic, 16320 Church Street, Amelia Courthouse, VA 23002
Pharmacies
- Walgreens, 15105 Patrick Henry Highway, Amelia Court House, VA 23002
Personal care
- Outer Limits
Hotels & lodging
- Amelia Inn & Suites, 15181 Patrick Henry Highway
Banks
- Truist, 10151 Superior Way, Amelia County, VA 23002
Auto services
- Carquest, 15203 Patrick Henry Highway
- Vaughan's Car Care, 15275 Patrick Henry Highway
Churches & faith communities
- Amelia Presbyterian Church, 16401 Dunn Street
- Arbor Church, 13701 Butlers Road
- Calvary Church, 9661 Wayside Avenue
- Little Bethel Church, 7100 Dennisville Road
- Mount Olive Church, 13300 Mount Olive Lane
- Promise Land Church, 11141 Winterham Road
Gas stations
- Sunoco, +1 804-561-7331
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 15414 Patrick Henry Highway
- Winterham Market, 14701 Patrick Henry Highway
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Amelia County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Amelia Health Clinic
Manufacturing & factories
- Amelia Lumber
- Swift Creek Forest Products
Government & public sector
- Amelia Circuit Court Clerk
- Amelia County Courthouse
- Amelia County Department of Emergency Management
- Amelia County Fire Services Assistant Coordinator
Major employers & offices
- Farm Bureau
- Nationwide
Business & industrial parks
- Amelia Power Plant
- Ponton Diesel Generating Facility
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Amelia County?
Amelia County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.46 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.46% a year).
How are the schools in Amelia County?
Amelia County Public Schools reports a 99% on-time graduation rate, with 65% passing Math and 67% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Amelia County?
The average commute for Amelia County workers is about 40 minutes, and 19% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Amelia County?
About 13% of Amelia County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Amelia County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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