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Living in Carroll County, Virginia
Hillsville is the county seat, and the Blue Ridge Parkway crosses the county at Fancy Gap. Farms and small subdivisions spread across the plateau between the Parkway and the New River.
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Commute & how people work
About 3% of Carroll County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 27 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 28% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 20% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 26% | |
| 45 min or more | 15% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 84% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 11% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 3% | |
| Other | 0.4% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Carroll County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 75% 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 Carroll County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion, 125 South Main Street, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Southwest Virginia Farmer's Market
Restaurants
- Burger King, 100 North Main Street, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Hardee's, 115 North Main Street, Hillsville, VA 24343
- McDonald's, 1877 Carrollton Pike, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Pizza Inn, 49 Farmers Market Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Subway, 2654 Old Galax Pike, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Taco Bell, 145 South Main Street, Hillsville, VA 24343
Cafes & coffee
- TCBY, 40 Farmers Market Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 845 West Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Vass General Store, 1268 West Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Matthew's Five & Dime Store, 30 Partridge Road, Woodlawn, VA 24381
- U.S. Cellular, 191 Hickory Hills Shopping Center, Hillsville, VA 24343
Health & medical
- Hillsville Dental Center, 1192 West Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Carrol County Health Clinic
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy, 915 West Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
Hotels & lodging
- Comfort Inn & Suites, 151 Farmers Market Road, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Hampton Inn, 90 Farmers Market Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Holiday Inn Express, 1994 Carrollton Pike, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Motel 6, 57 Airport Road, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Quality Inn, 85 Airport Road, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Red Roof Inn, 2666 Old Galax Pike, Hillsville, VA 24343
Banks
- First Community Bank, 148 North Main Street, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Truist, 145 North Main Street, Hillsville, VA 24343
Auto services
- Advance Auto Parts, 119 North Main Street, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Johnson Family Chevrolet, 2533 Carrollton Pike, Woodlawn, VA 24381
Churches & faith communities
- Saint Joseph, 78 St. Joseph Lane, Woodlawn, VA 24381
- First Baptist Church, 1401 North Main Street, Hillsville, VA 24343
- First United Methodist Church, 225 Fulcher Street, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Fairview Church
- Freemont Church
- Harmony Church
Other services
- The Wash Tub, 136 East Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
Gas stations
- Amoco, 59 Farmers Market Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- BP, 52 Farmers Market Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Cavalier Xpress Market, 155 Floyd Pike, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Circle K, 2662 Old Galax Pike, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Citgo, 206 West Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Exxon, 105 West Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
Convenience stores
- Gobble Stop, 1067 West Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Circle K, 26 Airport Road, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Cockerham Food Mart #6, 52 Farmers Market Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Cockerham Fuel Center #4, 59 Farmers Market Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- E.Z. Stop Convenience, 105 West Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Hillsville Family Mart, 206 West Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
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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 Carroll County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Carrol County Health Clinic
- Mid Atlantic Quick Care
Manufacturing & factories
- Barker Microfarads
- Bucyrus International
- Goad Lumber Co.
- Mohawk Industries
- Parkdale Mills
- Truman Sawmill
Government & public sector
- Carroll County Government Center
- Carroll County Public School District Office
- Carroll County Social Services
Major employers & offices
- State Farm
Business & industrial parks
- Appalachian Power
- Blue Ridge Concrete
- F&M Construction
- Virginia DOT
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 Carroll County?
Carroll County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.49 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.49% a year).
How are the schools in Carroll County?
Carroll County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 77% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Carroll County?
The average commute for Carroll County workers is about 27 minutes, and 39% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Carroll County?
About 3% of Carroll 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 Carroll 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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