Spotsylvania County’s quality of life makes it easy for expanding and relocating companies to attract and retain key employees. This is due to highly desirable lifestyle factors such as excellent public schools; low crime rates; abundant, affordable housing; a wide range of opportunities for spousal employment, and access to artistic, sports, recreational and cultural amenities.

Climate:
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Work Force:
The Fredericksburg Region has a world class workforce.  A recent employer's survey indicated an excellent transferee acceptance into the area.  Click here to download our Demographic Profile for more information.

Education:
Visit the Spotsylvania County Schools website for more information on our outstanding public school system. There are several colleges and universities in the area including University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, UMW's College of Graduate and Professional Studies in Stafford, Strayer University (Fredericksburg campus), Germanna Community College (Locust Grove & Fredericksburg campuses), and Rappahannock Community College (Glenns and Warsaw campuses). Adult and community education is a major part of the total education program in Spotsylvania. Air conditioning & refrigeration, auto mechanics, drafting and electricity are a few of the many courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center. Specialized training and in-plant courses can be organized on request.  English as Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and GED courses; vocational and technical training; and apprenticeship training are also available as well as pre-schools and daycare facilities.

Medical Facilities:
Mary Washington Hospital Medical Campus in Fredericksburg serves the area.  This 412-bed, acute-care medical center offers a range of services like cardiovascular care, surgical services, radiology services, a mental health facility, diagnostic tests, and emergency care with over 45 medical specialties and more than 300 area doctors and allied health professionals.  There are also a number of general, specialty and urgent care facilities and 5 nursing homes in the area.
 

The Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center to open in the Spring of 2010 will be located on a 75 acre campus adjacent to I-95 in Spotsylvania County.  Plans include 126 beds, all private rooms, 24 hr emergency care, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging services, obstetrics, neonatal care, cardiac services and more. 

Tourism, Parks & Recreation:
Beautiful Spotsylvania County is rich in history with things to see and do:

Visit Spotsylvania, to see what our county has to offer!
The Spotsylvania Department of Parks and Recreation has an extensive program listing for people of all ages, they also offer numerous parks and recreational facilities.

The Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park and Lake Anna State Park (fishing, boating, swimming) are located within the County.  The Shenandoah Mountains, Rappahannock River, beaches, zoos, aquariums, museums, and many other cultural and recreational attractions like bowling alleys, skating rinks, family fun centers, and movie theaters are located within the county or within a short drive. 

The nationally acclaimed Central Rappahannock Regional Library has two branches in Spotsylvania.

Sports:
There are a variety of youth sports available throughout the area including football, soccer, swimming,  dance, gymnastics, etc. There are also a full range of High School and College sports teams and events.  Spotsylvania's proximity to Richmond, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore make enjoying professional sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball, football, hockey and NASCAR easy.

Religion:
There several denominations and a wide range of churches and places to worship in the Fredericksburg Region.