Ripplemead: Community & Culture
On the community map of Ripplemead: 1 library, 1 congregation.
- 3.4 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | PEARISBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 921-2556 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 209 FORT BRANCH ROAD, PEARISBURG VA 24134 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.1 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Doe Creek Farm
Giles County Courthouse
Greater Newport Rural Historic District
Johnston, Andrew, House
Narrows Commercial Historic District
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GILES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 4 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Ripplemead+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24134 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24134 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24134 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24134 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 14 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (11)
Andrew Johnston House
Evelyn Alexander Waterpark
Smithfield Plantation
St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
Princeton Railroad Museum
Mercer County Agricultural Museum
Frog Pond
Mercer County War Museum
Montgomery Museum of Art and History
Christiansburg Institute Museum
Attractions (13)
Andrew Johnston House
Smithfield Plantation
St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
Princeton Railroad Museum
Mercer County Agricultural Museum
Mercer County War Museum
Montgomery Museum of Art and History
Christiansburg Institute Museum
Hinton Railroad Museum
Veteran's Museum
Campbell - Flannagan - Murrell House Museum
Second Creek Mill
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 13.60 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 3.40 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 4 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |