About Stuart
Set in the southwestern part of Virginia, Stuart is a small town, home to 1,407 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Stuart is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.04 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 463 residents per square mile.
📰 Stuart News Today
- Elva S Martin Obituary | Norris Funeral Services | Stuart, VA Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Petrus (Peter) Kuper Obituary Aug 14, 2026 Moody Funeral Services · Aug 14
- James Mitchell Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Stuart, VA - Martinsville Bulletin Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Carol Sue Godsbee RegionalObituaries.com · Aug 12
- Obituary | Jack Reed Eanes, Sr. of Stuart, Virginia Bassett Funeral Service · Jul 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Stuart Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Stuart — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Stuart
- El Rancho — mexican
- Tony's Pizza — pizza
- Claudville Cafe — american
- Stagecoach — coffee shop (café)
- Stuart Family Restaurant — american
- The Coffee Break — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Jessup's Mill · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stuart
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Stuart
- Patrick County High
- Stuart Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,407
Rank in state#115 of 227
Land area3.04 sq mi
Density463/sq mi
Coordinates36.6404, -80.2686