Pulaski, Virginia

About Pulaski

Pulaski, VA is a close-knit town located in southwestern Virginia counting 8,805 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Pulaski is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 8.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,091 residents per square mile.

📰 Pulaski News Today

• Pulaski declares drought emergency as reservoir drops nearly 20 feet WSLS · Aug 14
• Michael Quesenberry Obituary | Norris Funeral Services | Pulaski, VA Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• Ninnan Pack Martin Obituary (2026) - Pulaski, VA - Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home - Galax Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Ruth Quesenberry Kirtner Obituary Aug 1, 2026 Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory · Aug 3
• Pulaski Town Councilman charged with child sexual abuse material offenses WDBJ7 · Jul 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Pulaski Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Pulaski — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,805.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Pulaski

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pulaski

• Big Belly Pizza and Subs — pizza
• Chang Hua — chinese
• Compadres Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Ginza Asian Fusion — asian
• Max on Main — coffee shop (café)
• TBD (Opening Summer 2026)
• Tom's Drive-in — american
• Tuscano's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pulaski

• Dora Highway Park reviews ★
• Heritage Park reviews ★
• Jackson Park reviews ★
• Macgill Park reviews ★
• Pulaski Bike Park reviews ★
• Pulaski Historic Residential District reviews ★
• Pulaski Wayside Picnic Area reviews ★
• Sixth Street Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Pulaski

• Critzer Elementary
• Pulaski County Middle
• Pulaski County Public Schools Virtual School K-12
• Pulaski Elementary
• Southwest Virginia Governor's School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Pulaski

🏘️ Nearby Communities