The Town FilesAmelia Court House, Virginia
Community in Amelia County · population 965 (2020 Census)
- Household income
- $70,320
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 49.7
Amelia Court House is a community of 965 people in Amelia County, Virginia. It ranks easier by car than 99% of Virginia towns, quieter than 93% of Virginia towns.
How Amelia Court House ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
57.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Amelia Court House | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $70,320 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.4% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Amelia Court House
| People | Amelia Court House | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.7 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 2.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 36.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 91.8% |
Weather in Amelia Court House
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 45.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amelia Court House since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 1990 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 11, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 27, 2017.
Severe weather in Amelia County since 1996
Amelia County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Amelia County
Amelia County had 2,522 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,867 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Amelia Court House itself the ACS puts it at 12.6%.
Public schools in Amelia Court House
3 public schools with 1,606 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia County Elementary | PK-5 | 758 | 15.2 |
| Amelia County High | 9-12 | 497 | 14.2 |
| Amelia County Middle | 6-8 | 351 | 13.5 |
Towns near Amelia Court House
- Crewe, VA13.3 mi · 2,262 people · home $139,400
- Blackstone, VA17.6 mi · 3,352 people · home $140,900
- Woodlake, VA18.0 mi · 7,493 people · home $406,800
- Brandermill, VA19.7 mi · 13,730 people · home $376,000
- Midlothian, VA21.2 mi · 18,320 people · home $408,500
- Farmville, VA22.9 mi · 7,473 people · home $238,900
- Rockwood, VA24.3 mi · 8,685 people · home $354,400
- Goochland, VA24.8 mi · 899 people · home $485,700
Amelia Court House questions
Is Amelia Court House, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Amelia Court House scores better for retirees than 52% of Virginia towns and quieter than 93%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.7).
What is the weather like in Amelia Court House?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.4 inches of precipitation a year and 8.3 inches of snow.
Does Amelia Court House get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amelia Court House since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 1990. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)