Stuart Public RecordsVirginia

Transportation in Stuart, Patrick County, VA, is predominantly car-based, with over 85% of residents commuting by private vehicle and a vehicle ownership rate exceeding 92%. Public transit usage is negligible (<1%), and most commutes are under 30 minutes, with an average commute time of approximately 23 minutes. The city is served primarily by U.S. Route 58 and Route 8, with limited public transportation options. Major employment hubs include local government offices, Patrick County Public Schools, and area healthcare facilities, reflecting the area’s small-town, rural commuting patterns and limited transportation infrastructure.

Stuart, the county seat of Patrick County, VA, has a population of about 1,400. The median age is around 45 years. Approximately 51% of residents are female and 49% male. Racially, the town is about 80% White, 12% Black or African American, 2% Asian, and 3% Hispanic or Latino, with the remainder identifying as multiracial or other. The community is predominantly non-Hispanic, with a small but growing Hispanic population.

Stuart, in Patrick County, VA, is served by Patrick County Public Schools, which includes 1 high school (Patrick County High School), 1 middle school, and 6 elementary schools. Graduation rates at the high school are around 90%. About 17% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety ratings are above state average, and schools offer career-technical and dual enrollment programs. Patrick County Public Schools scored 5/10 on GreatSchools. Adult education options include programs at the Patrick & Henry Community College workforce extension in Stuart.

Stuart, the county seat of Patrick County, VA, offers a median home value of around $138,000, with homeownership at approximately 60%. The median rent is $780 per month. Housing mainly consists of single-family homes and some apartments, with neighborhoods ranging from historic downtown to rural outskirts. The local property tax rate is about $0.57 per $100 assessed value. Property values have seen modest appreciation, rising about 4% year-over-year, making Stuart an affordable option in Southwest Virginia’s housing market.

Stuart, the county seat of Patrick County, VA, is primarily served by Sovah Health–Martinsville (about 30 minutes away), with the Patrick County Family Practice and several clinics offering primary care locally. With a county population around 17,500, approximately 18% are over 65, and 11.4% under 65 lack health insurance (2021). Patient demographics skew older, and common health issues include heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Healthcare access can be limited by transportation and provider shortages, with an estimated primary care provider rate of 39.1 per 100,000 (well below Virginia’s average of 85 per 100,000).