The Town FilesRustburg, Virginia
Community in Campbell County · population 1,281 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $263,900
- Household income
- $72,950
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 36.3
Rustburg is a community of 1,281 people in Campbell County, Virginia. The median home is worth $263,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 88% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 81% of Virginia towns, quieter than 79% of Virginia towns.
How Rustburg 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 Rustburg is worth $263,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $72,950, which is more affordable than 63% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $910 a month. 41.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rustburg | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,900 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $910 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $72,950 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 41.6% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rustburg
| People | Rustburg | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.3% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 91.8% |
Weather in Rustburg
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 25.8°F. About 42.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.6 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
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rustburg since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 15, 2018 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 6, 2023.
Severe weather in Campbell County since 1996
Campbell County has been included in 24 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 |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Campbell County
Campbell County had 18,480 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,594 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Rustburg itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Rustburg
6 public schools with 2,484 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustburg High | 9-12 | 851 | 16.4 |
| Rustburg Middle | 6-8 | 631 | 14.0 |
| Yellow Branch Elementary | PK-5 | 560 | 13.3 |
| Rustburg Elementary | PK-5 | 442 | 13.0 |
| Cornerstone Learning Center | Other | — | — |
| Campbell County Technical Center | Other | — | — |
Towns near Rustburg
- Concord, VA8.2 mi · 1,557 people · home $227,600
- Timberlake, VA8.6 mi · 13,267 people · home $235,900
- Lynchburg, VA10.2 mi · 79,009 people · home $229,800
- Forest, VA12.0 mi · 11,709 people · home $319,800
- Madison Heights, VA12.3 mi · 10,893 people · home $191,300
- Altavista, VA14.4 mi · 3,378 people · home $142,900
- Appomattox, VA16.2 mi · 1,919 people · home $162,300
- Hurt, VA16.5 mi · 1,267 people · home $150,600
Rustburg questions
Is Rustburg, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rustburg scores better for retirees than 81% of Virginia towns and quieter than 79%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Rustburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Rustburg is valued at $263,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,950, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $910 a month.
What is the weather like in Rustburg?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year and 11.6 inches of snow.
Does Rustburg get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rustburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 15, 2018. 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)