About Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock is a small unincorporated community in western Virginia.
Eagle Rock holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.71 square miles.
📰 Eagle Rock News Today
- Delbert Ray Harlow Obituary (2026) - Eagle Rock, VA - Botetourt Funeral Home and Crematory - Eagle Rock Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Bernard Bailey "Bernie" King nicelyfuneralhome.com · Apr 14
- One hospitalized in Eagle Rock crash WDBJ7 · May 26
- Train collided with tractor-trailer in Botetourt County; no injuries reported WSET · Nov 13
- Situated Along A Scenic Virginia River Is A Charming Town With A Cascading Waterfall And A Nearby Boutique Winery islands.com · Nov 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Eagle Rock Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Eagle Rock
- Ma & Pa's Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Eagle Rock
- Eagle Rock Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.71 sq mi
Coordinates37.6422, -79.7919