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Culpepper is The Doorway Between Urban DC Life and The Shenandoah Lifestyle User Rating 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Looking back at my years living in Culpepper, VA, one of the things I realize is that everyone characterizes it wrong. Those in the urban DC environment view it as much more rural than the lifestyle there is. Those that live in the Shenandoah Valley seem to have a view of Culpepp ...Read More er, VA as much more urban than it is.

Culpepper is mostly populated by families that have at least one parent that works in the greater Washington, DC area and are looking to escape that corporate environment when they arrive home. Residential lots are larger than as you get closer to the DC Beltway. Costs of living are as well, as residents can still find small independent stores and restaurants in the area.

While living there, I found that it didn't necessarily feel like a "community" and more like families living next to each other. There are not a lot of community organizations or activities. Volunteering at school might offer social opportunities. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Culpeper? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Culpeper Historic District
      Yowell Meadow Park
      Yowell Meadow Park Playground
      Yowell Meadow Park
      Dog Park
      Playground at Culpeper War Memorial Park
      Rockwater Park
      Culpeper War Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Culpeper State Theater
      Regal Culpeper 4
      Museum of Culpeper History
      Mountain Run Bowling

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Subway
      CJ's Soft Serve Ice Cream
      Papa John's
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Culpeper? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Culpeper.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Culpeper a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Culpeper Medical Center
      Culpeper Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors