The Town FilesStewartsville, Virginia
Community in Bedford County · population 533 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $217,600
- Household income
- $94,390
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 36.6
Stewartsville is a community of 533 people in Bedford County, Virginia. The median home is worth $217,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 96% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of Virginia towns.
How Stewartsville 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 Stewartsville is worth $217,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $94,390, which is more affordable than 93% of Virginia towns. 95.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stewartsville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $94,390 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stewartsville
| People | Stewartsville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 91.8% |
Weather in Stewartsville
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 42.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.9 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stewartsville since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 17, 2004 about 0.7 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 81 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 22, 2004.
Severe weather in Bedford County since 1996
Bedford County has been included in 28 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 |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3621: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Bedford County
Bedford County had 18,602 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,340 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Stewartsville itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Stewartsville
2 public schools with 828 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodview Elementary | PK-5 | 505 | 14.4 |
| Stewartsville Elementary | PK-5 | 323 | 15.4 |
Towns near Stewartsville
- Vinton, VA5.4 mi · 8,059 people · home $190,900
- Laymantown, VA8.1 mi · 1,867 people · home $285,200
- Blue Ridge, VA8.4 mi · 3,185 people · home $274,500
- Cloverdale, VA9.0 mi · 3,410 people · home $359,900
- Roanoke, VA9.2 mi · 100,011 people · home $190,500
- Montvale, VA9.4 mi · 635 people · home $255,900
- Hollins, VA10.6 mi · 15,574 people · home $244,300
- Westlake Corner, VA11.1 mi · 1,553 people · home $499,000
Stewartsville questions
Is Stewartsville, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stewartsville scores better for retirees than 52% of Virginia towns and quieter than 96%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Stewartsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Stewartsville is valued at $217,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,390, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Stewartsville?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year and 11.9 inches of snow.
Does Stewartsville get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stewartsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 17, 2004. 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)