The Town FilesAppomattox, Virginia
Town in Appomattox County · population 1,919 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,300
- Household income
- $51,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 35.9
Appomattox is a town of 1,919 people in Appomattox County, Virginia. The median home is worth $162,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Virginia towns, better for families than 79% of Virginia towns.
How Appomattox 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
The median home in Appomattox is worth $162,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $51,875, which is more affordable than 78% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $905 a month. 60.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Appomattox | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $905 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $51,875 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.4% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Appomattox
| People | Appomattox | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 91.8% |
Weather in Appomattox
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 46.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Appomattox since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 24, 2016 about 4.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 24, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 26, 1962.
Severe weather in Appomattox County since 1996
Appomattox County has been included in 26 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 |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Appomattox County
Appomattox County had 3,602 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,983 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Appomattox itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Appomattox
4 public schools with 2,372 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox County High | 9-12 | 718 | 14.4 |
| Appomattox Primary | PK-2 | 609 | 14.2 |
| Appomattox Elementary | 3-5 | 533 | 13.7 |
| Appomattox Middle | 6-8 | 512 | 12.8 |
Towns near Appomattox
- Concord, VA8.6 mi · 1,557 people · home $227,600
- Rustburg, VA16.2 mi · 1,281 people · home $263,900
- Madison Heights, VA16.7 mi · 10,893 people · home $191,300
- Amherst, VA19.8 mi · 2,110 people · home $220,700
- Lynchburg, VA20.5 mi · 79,009 people · home $229,800
- Hampden-Sydney, VA20.8 mi · 1,191 people · home —
- Arrington, VA22.4 mi · 718 people · home $220,600
- Brookneal, VA22.6 mi · 1,090 people · home $135,600
Appomattox questions
Is Appomattox, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Appomattox scores better for retirees than 45% of Virginia towns and quieter than 64%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Appomattox?
The median owner-occupied home in Appomattox is valued at $162,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,875, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $905 a month.
What is the weather like in Appomattox?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.2 inches of precipitation a year and 11.3 inches of snow.
Does Appomattox get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Appomattox since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016. 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)