The Town FilesCharlotte Court House, Virginia
Town in Charlotte County · population 505 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,200
- Household income
- $85,893
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 38.5
Charlotte Court House is a town of 505 people in Charlotte County, Virginia. The median home is worth $167,200, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Virginia towns, quieter than 89% of Virginia towns, better for families than 74% of Virginia towns.
How Charlotte 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
The median home in Charlotte Court House is worth $167,200, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $85,893, which is more affordable than 97% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $858 a month. 64.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Charlotte Court House | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,200 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $858 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $85,893 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.2% | — |
Who lives in Charlotte Court House
| People | Charlotte Court House | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 91.8% |
Weather in Charlotte Court House
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 26.9°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.7 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Charlotte Court House since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 13, 1983 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 2, 1964.
Severe weather in Charlotte County since 1996
Charlotte 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 |
| 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 Charlotte County
Charlotte County had 2,737 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,079 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Charlotte Court House itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Charlotte Court House
2 public schools with 862 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph-Henry High | 9-12 | 477 | 11.4 |
| Central Middle | 6-8 | 385 | 13.8 |
Towns near Charlotte Court House
- Drakes Branch, VA4.8 mi · 533 people · home $111,000
- Keysville, VA8.8 mi · 807 people · home $161,100
- Hampden-Sydney, VA15.7 mi · 1,191 people · home —
- Brookneal, VA17.4 mi · 1,090 people · home $135,600
- Chase City, VA20.2 mi · 2,053 people · home $112,900
- Farmville, VA21.1 mi · 7,473 people · home $238,900
- Victoria, VA23.2 mi · 1,734 people · home $131,800
- Appomattox, VA23.3 mi · 1,919 people · home $162,300
Charlotte Court House questions
Is Charlotte Court House, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Charlotte Court House scores better for retirees than 94% of Virginia towns and quieter than 89%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Charlotte Court House?
The median owner-occupied home in Charlotte Court House is valued at $167,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,893, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $858 a month.
What is the weather like in Charlotte Court House?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 7.7 inches of snow.
Does Charlotte Court House get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Charlotte Court House since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 13, 1983. 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)