Living in Appomattox County, Virginia
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, where Lee surrendered in 1865, sits just north of the town of Appomattox. The county is the region's western gateway toward Lynchburg.
Housing market
The median sale price in Appomattox County is $240,000, with most homes between $130,000 and $333,700.
Commute & how people work
About 10% of Appomattox County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 27 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 22% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 19% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 32% | |
| 45 min or more | 13% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 82% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 6% | |
| Public transit | 0.4% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.8% | |
| Work from home | 10% | |
| Other | 0.2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Appomattox County Public Schools reports a 88% on-time graduation rate, with 73% passing Math and 74% 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 Appomattox County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Kroger, 7789 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Walmart Supercenter, 505 Oakville Road, Appomattox, VA 24522
Restaurants
- Domino's, 1965 Confederate Boulevard, Appomattox, VA 24522
- DQ Grill & Chill, 2113 Confederate Boulevard, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Hardee's, 7551 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Papa John's, 7805 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Subway, 2065 Confederate Boulevard, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Taco Bell, 7730 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522
Cafes & coffee
- Joe Bean's, 203 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, VA
- Baine's Books & Coffee, 205 Main Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
Bars & breweries
- Loose Shoe Too Brewery, 201 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, VA
Shops & retail
- Baine's Books & Coffee, 205 Main Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Dollar General, 7783 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Family Dollar, 187 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, VA 24522-0725
- Garriss Flower Shop, 193 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, VA
- Schewels Home
- T-Mobile
Health & medical
- Central VA Family Practice, 131 Jones Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Appomattox Health Clinic, 475 Court Street, Appomattox
- Paul D. Harvey D.D.S. Family Dentistry, 589 Court Street
Pharmacies
- Appomattox Drug Store, 2046 West Confederate Boulevard, Appomattox, VA 24522
- CVS Pharmacy, 7738 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Hometown Pharmacy, 199 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Walmart Pharmacy, 505 Oakville Road, Appomattox, VA 24522
Personal care
- Geneses Salon & Spa, 185 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, VA
- Great Clips
- Hollywood Nails
Hotels & lodging
- Longacre of Appomattox, 1670 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Super 8 by Wyndham Appomattox VA, 7571 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522
- The Babcock House, 250 Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Budget Inn Appomattox
Banks
- Farmer's Bank, 223 Main Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Farmers Bank of Appomattox, 169 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Truist, 7677 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Wells Fargo, 114 Moses Avenue, Appomattox, VA 24522
Hardware & home
- Jamerson Building Supply, 1540 Confederate Boulevard, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Walmart Garden Center, 505 Oakville Road, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Ace Hardware, 7194 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522
Auto services
- Advance Auto Parts, 1898 Confederate Boulevard, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Cedar Line Automotive, 5547 Richmond Highway
- Andy's Auto Repair
Churches & faith communities
- Bible Baptist Church, 297 Bible Baptist Road, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Grace Hills Baptist Church, 4320 Pumping Station Road, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Memorial Methodist Church, 403 Court Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Reformed Bible Church, 222 Harrell Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Liberty Baptist Church, 1709 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Appomattox Court House Presbyterian Church, 159 Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox, VA 24522
Other services
- Village Printshop, 249 Main Street, Appomattox, VA
Gas stations
- 76, 7721 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522
- BP, 403 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Kroger
- Arco
- Citgo
- Marathon
Convenience stores
- Express Lane, 7721 Richmond Highway
- Natours Grocery & Deli, +1 434-352-7424
- Evergreen Super Stop
- Quik-E Food Store
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Appomattox County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Appomattox Health Clinic
- Central VA Family Practice
Government & public sector
- Appomattox County Courthouse
- Appomattox County Public Schools
- Appomattox County Treasurer
- Appomattox Public Safety Building
- Appomattox Public Works Office
- Appomattox Town Hall
- VDOT
Major employers & offices
- Aubrey "Scott" Baldwin Aflac Insurance
- Monte W Mays & Associates
- Scott & Wilson
- State Farm
Business & industrial parks
- Appomattox Compressor Station, capacity 33200 hp
- Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete
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
How much do homes cost in Appomattox County?
The median sale price in Appomattox County is $240,000, with most homes between $130,000 and $333,700.
What are property taxes like in Appomattox County?
Appomattox County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.63 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.63% a year).
How are the schools in Appomattox County?
Appomattox County Public Schools reports a 88% on-time graduation rate, with 73% passing Math and 74% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Appomattox County?
The average commute for Appomattox County workers is about 27 minutes, and 36% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Appomattox County?
About 10% of Appomattox 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 Appomattox County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 511 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- 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.
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