RANK #911 / 996 · POP 55,518 · VA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -1.8%
The village of Rustburg, the county seat, was established in 1784 when Jeremiah Rust donated land for a courthouse. Campbell County, Virginia, located in the south-central Piedmont region, borders the independent city of Lynchburg to its north. Commutes to Lynchburg are typically short, around 10-15 minutes. The county's landscape features rolling hills and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering outdoor recreation opportunities like hiking trails and access to the Staunton River and Leesville Lake for fishing and paddling.
Life in Campbell County offers a blend of rural and suburban living, with many residents owning their homes. The public school system is above average, with all schools fully accredited. The economy, historically rooted in agriculture, particularly tobacco, has diversified. Recent economic developments include investments in industrial infrastructure, such as a new industrial building in Seneca Commerce Park, and a focus on attracting new businesses and supporting existing manufacturing operations. The county also emphasizes agribusiness and small business support.
Overvalued relative to economy
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Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks overvalued at 9.6x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Altavista Solar Farm
Apex Clean Energy (developer), DEPCOM Power (EPC)
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$80M | Operating |
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Gladys Solar
Energix Renewables
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$53M | Planned |
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BWXT Innovation Campus
BWX Technologies, Inc.
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$50M | Under Construction |
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Holiday Inn Express & Restaurant Development
Daly 7 Hospitality Group
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$50M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Campbell County has a Boom Town Index score of 8/100, ranking #911 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.4% and a median household income of $59,022, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Campbell County is $183,100 with median rent at $792/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3223, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.4%. Home values changed +1.0% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.57% of Campbell County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.