Fueled by an outstanding quality of life and central location, Culpeper County is among the 100 fastest growing counties in the United States. Its equal distance to Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia guarantees accessibility to diverse markets, major educational institutions and world-class cultural events-convenience without the associated cost, crowds and congestion. Culpeper has developed a strong manufacturing and knowledge based economy while maintaining the lifestyle of a small town and a rural environment.
• 2004 Population: 39,908
• Projected 2010 Population: 43,600
• Per Capita Income: $26,699
• Unemployment Rate: 2.3% (2003)
• Educational attainment: 75.5% high school graduates; 20.3% with baccalaureate degree or higher
• Real Estate Tax: $0.89 per $100
Culpeper County's major employers include the following manufacturing and non-manufacturing companies:
• Bingham and Taylor (ABS Plastics) 100 employees
• Builders First (Pre-engineered Housing Components) 200 employees
• Communications Corp. of America (Direct Mail) 400 employees
• Continental Teves (Antilock Brakes) 220 employees
• Culpeper Regional Hospital (Health Care) 600 employees
• Culpeper Wood Preservers (Wood Products) 112 employees
• Euro-Composites (Composite Materials) 60 employees
• Merchants Grocery (Food Distribution) 144 employees
• Merillat Industries (Cabinets) 300 employees
• Rochester Corp. (Fiber Cables) 235 employees
• Structural Systems (Roof & Floor Trusses) 200 employees
• S.W.F.T. (International Finance) 350 employees
• Interstates: 30-45 miles of four interstate highway systems - I-64, I-66, I-81, and I-95
• Highways: Intersection of US-29, US-15, US-3, and US-522
• General Aviation Service: Culpeper Regional Airport (CJR) with 5,000-foot runway
• Electric: Dominion Virginia Power, Town of Culpeper, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
• Natural Gas: Columbia Gas of Virginia
• Telecommunications: Verizon Communications (Local Service)
• Water: Town of Culpeper, Culpeper County Industrial Park
• Waste Water Treatment: Town of Culpeper, Culpeper County Industrial Park
• Solid Waste Disposal: Culpeper County Transfer Station
• BB&T
• Northern Piedmont Federal Credit Union
• Second Bank and Trust
• Suntrust
• Virginia Community Bank
• Wachovia
Culpeper County is governed by a seven-member board of supervisors with an appointed county administrator and staff. The county has a comprehensive plan as well as zoning and subdivision ordinances. Culpeper County offers a flexible tax incentive program to qualified businesses.
For tax rates and other current information, click here to go to the Culpeper County Website. The Town of Culpeper is the county seat and is governed by mayor
and town council. Click here to go to the Town of Culpeper Website.
Public Schools
Five elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school have a combined enrollment of 5,742. One additional high school and 1 additional elementary school are planned for construction.
• Average class sizes: Elementary school: 19.7; Middle school: 16.9; and High school: 16.9
• Per pupil expenditure: $6,918
• Average SAT test score: 1015
• Graduation rate: 74.3%
• Percentage of high school graduates continuing education: 74.3%
Private Schools
• St. Luke's Lutheran School, PK-9
• Culpeper Christian School, PK-8
• Epiphany School, PK-5
Vocational Training
• Piedmont Technical Education Center
Higher education
• Germanna Community College
Click
here to go to the Culpeper Economic Development website.
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