Prince Edward County
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Prince Edward County blends small-town Southern charm with historical significance, anchored by the college towns of Farmville and Hampden-Sydney. Surrounded by rolling farmland and highlighted by the scenic High Bridge Trail, it is a welcoming gateway to rural Virginia's culture and history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
21,849
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.22°, -78.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
3.2°C
Record High
40.7°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1163 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BKT
Distance
46 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.