Floyd County, VA

FLOYD COUNTY

Floyd County, VA residents are proud of the friendly and open-minded nature of the many artisans, farmers, and craftsmen in Floyd. Music and arts play a foundational role within the community, which is proven by the large crowds at the Floyd Country Store’s Friday Night Jamboree and the many festivals around the county. Atop the Blue Ridge Plateau, the County is rich with beautiful farms and forests, which inspire its residents and support an array of specialty businesses. Floyd County is also home to several manufacturing, research, and production facilities, a few of which are housed at the new, state-of-the-art Floyd Innovation Center.

POPULATION: 15,279

COMMUNITY PROFILE

SMALL BUSINESSES: 85.7%

FARMS: 863

HIGHEST ELEVATION: 3,971′

COMMUNITIES

WHAT WE’RE KNOWN FOR

Connection to the Land

The Floyd County people love their land. Not only is it a means of sustainability, bringing life to farmers markets and allowing space for rolling farms, but it’s also a way to explore, adventure, and live. From stunning mountaintop views to vast river vistas, Floyd County has space to hike, bike, camp, fish, farm, and more.

Community of Entrepreneurs

The innovative culture in Floyd has sparked the creation of many specialty foods, beverages, natural products, and high-end décor and advanced materials. With a strong work ethic and independent spirit, entrepreneurs are building on design expertise and craftsmanship and making some of the finest products in the world.

Music, Arts, & Culture

Anywhere you go in Floyd, you’ll feel the unique vibes. From FloydFest to a Friday Night Jamboree, Floyd is full of music. Not to mention it’s also a community bursting with artisans and craftspeople who take pride in their creativity. Some have artistic hobbies, while others make a career of their design skillsets. (photo by Woody Crenshaw)

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POINTS OF INTEREST

EDUCATION

Floyd County, VA has great education opportunities like STEM and project-based learning into every classroom and advanced Career and Technical Education. About 71% of Floyd County students continue their education beyond high school. Plus, Floyd County is a perennial powerhouse in sports, especially basketball, golf, and cross-country.