Hampden-Sydney, Virginia
Hampden-Sydney is a community of 1,769 people in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
Why visit Hampden-Sydney
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hampden–Sydney College, Debtors' Prison, High Bridge Trail State Park and Hampden Sydney College Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Hampden-Sydney
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hampden-Sydney
Hampden Sydney is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince Edward County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hampden Sydney, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Hampden–Sydney College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Private men's college in Virginia, United States
Debtors' Prison
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Old Prince Edward County Clerk's Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Worsham High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
High school in Farmville, Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Prince Edward County Vocational Technical
School · 4.4 mi
35 Eagle Drive, Farnvillle
Map of Hampden-Sydney
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmville 2 N Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Prince Edward County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-04: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allen C. Perkinson Municipal Airport / Blackstone Army Airfield (BKT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 31 miles away.
- Crewe 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Appomattox 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Blackstone 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Concord 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Brookneal 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Chase City 31 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Madison Heights 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Amherst 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Lynchburg 41 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Timberlake 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Morton Hall Front Facade, MorrisS, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Worsham High School at dusk, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Worsham debtors prison, exterior oblique, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Worsham county clerks office, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
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