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Living in Nottoway County, Virginia
Railroad towns anchor the county: Crewe, Blackstone, and Burkeville. Fort Barfoot's training ranges sit east of Blackstone.
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Commute & how people work
About 9% of Nottoway County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 28 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 22% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 20% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 15% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 14% | |
| 45 min or more | 28% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 80% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 6% | |
| Public transit | 0% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.6% | |
| Work from home | 9% | |
| Other | 4% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Nottoway County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 59% passing Math and 63% 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 Nottoway County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Crewe Farmer and Flea Market
Restaurants
- Arby's, 705 East Virginia Avenue, Crewe, VA 23930
Shops & retail
- Family Dollar
Health & medical
- Nottoway County Health Department, 207 West Courthouse Road, Nottoway Courthouse, VA 23955
Auto services
- Freeman Auto Parts
Churches & faith communities
- Crewe Baptist Church
- Belfast Church
- Bethel Church
- Bethesda Church
- Cellar Creek Church
- Eleven Oaks Church
Gas stations
- Citgo
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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 Nottoway County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Nottoway County Health Department
Manufacturing & factories
- Colonial Forest Products
- Meherrin River Forest Products
- Reiss Manufacturing
- Trout River Lumber
Government & public sector
- Blackstone Town Hall
- Crewe Municipal Building
- Nottorway County General District Court
- Nottoway County Administration Office
- Nottoway County Commissioner of Revenue Office
- Nottoway County Community Services Building
- Nottoway County Courthouse
Major employers & offices
- Moncure Insurance Agency
Business & industrial parks
- Virginia Polytechnical Institute Land
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 Nottoway County?
Nottoway County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.48 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.48% a year).
How are the schools in Nottoway County?
Nottoway County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 59% passing Math and 63% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Nottoway County?
The average commute for Nottoway County workers is about 28 minutes, and 43% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Nottoway County?
About 9% of Nottoway 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 Nottoway County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- 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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