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Stuart, VA
Town in Patrick County, Virginia.
Population
1,952
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
643
ZIP codes
0
Stuart and its ZIP codes
Stuart at a glance
- Stuart is about 2.9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,625, 51% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,500 (52% below Virginia) and median rent is $589 a month.
Local data for Stuart, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stuart, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,625
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$589/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (114), Irish Americans (96), Indian Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Patrick County. PPP loans are for Stuart.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,545
4,043 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,475
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$144M
FY 2026, $8,152 per person
How people get to work
Stuart, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.7%
- Carpooled25.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stuart, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
562
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stuart, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Stuart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick SpringsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 15.5 |
| Meadows of DanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Danbury, NCTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| BassettCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| Horse PastureCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.6 |
| FieldaleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| StanleytownCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| FloydTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Flat Rock, NCCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.9 |
| Villa HeightsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| Oak LevelCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.1 |
| Pilot Mountain, NCTown | 21 mi | 2 |
| Mount Airy, NCCity | 21 mi | 11.7 |
| MartinsvilleCity | 22 mi | 11 |
| Mayodan, NCTown | 22 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stuart, VA in?
- Stuart is in Patrick County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Stuart, VA?
- About 1,952 people live in Stuart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stuart?
- Nearby places include Patrick Springs (3.2 mi), Meadows of Dan (10 mi), Danbury, NC (16 mi), Bassett (18 mi), Horse Pasture (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023