Living in Bath County, Virginia
The Omni Homestead resort at Hot Springs, the warm springs pools, and Lake Moomaw. A mountain county with no stoplights and some of the region's lowest density.
Commute & how people work
About 4% of Bath County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 19 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 42% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 22% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 10% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 12% | |
| 45 min or more | 15% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 5% | |
| Public transit | 0% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 4% | |
| Other | 0% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Bath County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 81% passing Math and 77% 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 Bath County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Restaurants
- Waterwheel Restaurant, 132 Old Mill Road, Warm Springs, VA 24484
- Warm Springs Tavern, +1-540-839-5351
Cafes & coffee
- Warm Springs Coffee Shop
Health & medical
- Valley Animal Hospital
Hotels & lodging
Auto services
- Bath County Collision Center, 84 Stagecoach Drive, Millboro, VA 24460
Churches & faith communities
- Warm Springs Presbyterian Church
- Faith Covenant Family Church
- Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
Gas stations
- Oak Ridge Station, 21808 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro, VA 24460
- The Home Oil Co, 25739 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro, VA 24460
Convenience stores
- Cucci's Pizzeria at the Varsity Grill, 11129 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs, VA
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Bath County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Bath County Community Hospital
Government & public sector
- Bath County Courthouse
- Bath County School Board
Business & industrial parks
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 Bath County?
Bath County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.60 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.60% a year).
How are the schools in Bath County?
Bath County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 81% passing Math and 77% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Bath County?
The average commute for Bath County workers is about 19 minutes, and 64% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Bath County?
About 4% of Bath County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Bath County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- 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.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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