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Living in Powhatan County, Virginia
Rural county south of the James between Chesterfield and Cumberland: large-lot subdivisions, Powhatan State Park, and a courthouse village center.
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Commute & how people work
About 23% of Powhatan County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 33 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 22% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 15% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 28% | |
| 45 min or more | 29% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 69% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 6% | |
| Public transit | 0.2% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.5% | |
| Work from home | 23% | |
| Other | 0.7% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Powhatan County Public Schools reports a 96% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 80% 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 Powhatan County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Maxey's Store, 3867 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan 23139
- Food Lion, 2105 Academy Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
Restaurants
- Angela's Italian Ristorante, 3452 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139
- Osaka Hibachi & Sushi, 2501 Academy Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
- Pizza Hut, 2105 Academy Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
- Subway, 2105 Academy Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
- County Seat, 3883 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
- 1933 Public House, 3844 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan 23139
Cafes & coffee
- Rise and Grind, 3879 Courthouse Tavern Lane, Powhatan, VA 23139
Shops & retail
- Family Dollar, 3430 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139
Health & medical
- Free Clinic of Powhatan, 2320 Skaggs Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
Pharmacies
- Powhatan Drug, 2105 Academy Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
Gyms & fitness
- YMCA, 2269 Mann Road, Powhatan 23139
Personal care
- American Nails, 3430 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139
Banks
- Wells Fargo, 3901 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
Hardware & home
- R.C. Goodwyn & Sons, 3600 Goodwyn Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
Auto services
- NAPA Auto Parts - Powhatan Auto, 3350 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139
- Powhatan Auto Repair, 4050 Anderson Highway, Powhatan 23139
Churches & faith communities
- May Memorial Baptist Church, 3922 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
- Red Lane Baptist Church, 2095 Red Lane Road
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1957 Capeway Road
- Emmanuel Church, 2390 Emanuel Church Road, Powhatan 23139
- Fine Creek Church, 3619 Huguenot Trail
- Mount Calvary Church, 2020 Red Lane Road
Other services
- Organic Cleaners
Gas stations
- Exxon, 4100 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
- Sheetz, 4201 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139
- Valero, 3440 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139
- BP, 4200 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139
Convenience stores
- Sheetz, 4201 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139
- Al's Marketplace, 3440 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139
- BP Shop, 4200 Anderson Highway, Powhatan 23139
- Dinwiddies Convenience Store, 2895 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139
- Red Barn Food Stores, 4100 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Powhatan County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
Manufacturing & factories
- Rapid Manufacturing
Government & public sector
- Commonwealth's Attorney
- Comprehensive Services
- Planning and Community Development
- Powhatan Building Inspections Department
- Powhatan Commissioner of the Revenue
- Powhatan County Administration
- Powhatan County Attorney
- Powhatan County Circuit Court
Major employers & offices
Business & industrial parks
- Fighting Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
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 Powhatan County?
Powhatan County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.75 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.75% a year).
How are the schools in Powhatan County?
Powhatan County Public Schools reports a 96% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 80% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Powhatan County?
The average commute for Powhatan County workers is about 33 minutes, and 28% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Powhatan County?
About 23% of Powhatan County workers already work from home.
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- 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.
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- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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