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Weems, VA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Virginia.
Population
279
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
517
ZIP codes
0
Weems and its ZIP codes
Weems at a glance
- Weems is about 2.3 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Weems, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Weems.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,558
4,731 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $11,497 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Weems, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
446
6.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 29°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weems, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Weems
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IrvingtonTown | 1.6 mi | 1.5 |
| White StoneTown | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| KilmarnockTown | 5.3 mi | 3.4 |
| UrbannaTown | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| LancasterCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
| SaludaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.3 |
| DeltavilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.1 |
| GwynnCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| MathewsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| Gloucester CourthouseCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7 |
| HeathsvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| West PointTown | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| King and Queen Court HouseCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Gloucester PointCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9.4 |
| WarsawTown | 27 mi | 3 |
| TangierTown | 28 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weems, VA in?
- Weems is in Lancaster County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Weems, VA?
- About 279 people live in Weems, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weems?
- Nearby places include Irvington (1.6 mi), White Stone (3.4 mi), Kilmarnock (5.3 mi), Urbanna (7 mi), Lancaster (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023