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Living in Southampton County, Virginia
Rural peanut-and-cotton country on the Nottoway and Blackwater rivers, wrapping around the city of Franklin.
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Commute & how people work
About 5% of Southampton County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 33 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 27% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 18% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 20% | |
| 45 min or more | 28% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 79% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 12% | |
| Public transit | 0.2% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 5% | |
| Other | 1% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Southampton County Public Schools reports a 85% on-time graduation rate, with 65% passing Math and 70% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Southampton County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Restaurants
- Pino's Pizza, 23319 Jerusalem Road, Courtland, VA 23837
- China Restaurant, 22714 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 22714 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837-1127
- Williams Florist, 22704 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837
- FERIDIES World's Finest Peanuts & Provisions, 27478 Southampton Parkway, Courtland, VA 23837
Health & medical
- Southampton County Health Department, 26022 Administration Center Drive, Courtland, VA 23837
Banks
- Primis Bank & ATM, 22511 Linden Street, Courtland, VA 23837
- Primis, 22241 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837
Hardware & home
- Edwards Hardware, 22217 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837
Auto services
- NAPA Auto Parts, 22233 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837
- Courtland Auto Repair, 25426 Bridge Street, Courtland, VA 23837
Churches & faith communities
- Courtland Baptist Church, 22265 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837
- Victory Baptist Church, 22189 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837
- Bryant Church, 23375 Bryants Church Road, Courtland, VA
- Saint Johns Church
- Vincent Grove Church
- Williams Chapel
Gas stations
- 7-Eleven, 27414 Southampton Parkway, Courtland, VA 23837
- Shell, 23141 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 27414 Southampton Parkway, Courtland, VA 23837
- Duck Thru Food Stores, 23141 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Southampton County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Southampton County Health Department
Government & public sector
- Capron Town Hall
- Southampton Court House
- Virginia Department of Transportation - Franklin Residency
Business & industrial parks
- Nottoway Diesel Generating Facility
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Southampton County?
Southampton County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.71 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.71% a year).
How are the schools in Southampton County?
Southampton County Public Schools reports a 85% on-time graduation rate, with 65% passing Math and 70% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Southampton County?
The average commute for Southampton County workers is about 33 minutes, and 34% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Southampton County?
About 5% of Southampton County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Southampton County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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