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Living in King and Queen County, Virginia
A long, narrow county of timberland and farms along the Mattaponi River, seated at the courthouse village of King and Queen Court House. Among the least populous counties in eastern Virginia.
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Commute & how people work
About 13% of King and Queen County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 37 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 11% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 16% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 13% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 22% | |
| 45 min or more | 39% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 79% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 7% | |
| Public transit | 0.2% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.7% | |
| Work from home | 13% | |
| Other | 0.4% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
King and Queen County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 51% passing Math and 66% 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 King and Queen County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Health & medical
- King and Queen County Health Department
Churches & faith communities
- Mattaponi Indian Baptist Church, 1409 Mattaponi Reservation Circle, Mattaponi Indian Reservation, VA 23181
- Mattaponi Church
- Wayland Church
- Zion Church
Convenience stores
- General Store & Office
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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 King and Queen County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- King and Queen County Health Department
Government & public sector
- King And Queen County Courthouse
- King and Queen County Emergency Services Coordinator
- King and Queen County Sheriff's Office
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 King and Queen County?
King and Queen County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.55 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.55% a year).
How are the schools in King and Queen County?
King and Queen County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 51% passing Math and 66% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in King and Queen County?
The average commute for King and Queen County workers is about 37 minutes, and 27% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from King and Queen County?
About 13% of King and Queen 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 King and Queen County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
- 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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