Amherst County, VA
Living in Amherst County
Bikeability12
Walkability19
Commute46
Public Transit10
Affordability85
Public Safety83
Airports3
Hospitals75
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation-540 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black18%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate36%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$8.1k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$554Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Amherst County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding54
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst County, VA
Virginia Episcopal School
12 miles, S
Temple Christian School
12 miles, S
James River Day School
13 miles, S
Solid Rock Baptist Church
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst County, VA
Sweet Briar College
6 miles, SE
Southern Virginia University
13 miles, NW
Randolph College
13 miles, S
University of Lynchburg
16 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst County, VA
Centra
15 miles, S
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
19 miles, NW
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SW
Augusta Health
33 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Amherst County, VA
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
46 miles, N
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
52 miles, NE