Bath County, Virginia

Bath County is a county in Virginia. The population of the county is 4,731.

 Named for
 County seat
 Largest community
 Population
 Habitat
 Cong. District
 County Guildmaster
 Time Zone

## Major roads

US Route 220

Virginia State Route 39

Virginia State Route 42

Virginia State Route 625

Virginia State Route 629

Virginia State Route 678

Highland County (north)

Augusta County (northeast)

Alleghany County (south)

Greenbrier County, West Virginia (southwest)

Pocahontas County, West Virginia (west)

## Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the county is:

90.57% White (4,285)

6.45% Black or African American (305)

2.98% Other (141)

8.1% (383) of Bath County residents live below the poverty line.

## Theft rate statistics

Bath County has very low rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The county last reported a Pokemon theft in 2017, and averages 0.59 murders a year.

## Communities

### CDPs

Hot Springs - 738

Warm Springs - 123

### Unincorporated communities

Armstrong

Ashwood

Bacova

Bacova Junction

Bath Alum

Bolar (partly in Highland County)

Burnsville

Callison

Carloover

Chimney Run

Copeland

Crane

Crowdertown

Fort Lewis

Green Valley

Greenwood

Healing Springs

Hotchkiss

McClung

McCowan Spring

Midway

Millboro

Millboro Springs

Mitchelltown

Mooretown

Mountain Grove

Perkins Point

Shiloh

Sunrise

Switch Back

Thomastown

Tinkertown

West Warm Springs

Williamsville

Yost

## Climate

 Average yearly snowfall
 Average yearly sunny days
 Severe storm risk
 Tornado risk
 Blizzard risk

## Fun facts

* Bath County was established on December 14, 1790 from sections of Augusta, Botetourt, and Greenbrier counties. Due to the many mineral springs found in the area, the county was named for the English spa and resort city of Bath. The area's economy has focused on tourism and travel since the 1700s, particularly when The Homestead Resort was built in 1766.
* Bath is the second least-populous county in Virginia behind neighboring Highland to the north.
* Bath is one of four counties in Virginia without a traffic signal. The other three are Charlotte, Mathews and Rappahannock.
* The entirety of the county lies within the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest.
* Bath County is solidly Republican, but has been more prone to voting Democrat in the past than Highland, last going for a Democrat in 1996.
* Hot Springs has several historic resorts, for the springs helped develop Bath County.
* Warm Springs grew up around the courthouse and the nearby Jefferson Pools. The Bath County Health Department, Sheriff's Department, and other county offices are located adjacent to the courthouse. The Warm Springs Post Office handles mail for the 24484 zip code. Other notable landmarks in Warm Springs are the Bath County Historical Society and the Waterwheel Restaurant, which is located inside of a converted mill. Warm Springs Gallery, located just downhill from the courthouse, specializes in contemporary fine art. Apart from these landmarks, Warm Springs is primarily residential in character, with many renovated inns and historic homes which serve as accommodation for out-of-town visitors. Cowpasture River draws visitors for fishing and kayaking.
* The Omni Homestead Resort is located at Hot Springs.