Amherst, VA
Living in Amherst
Bikeability17
Walkability55
Commute73
Public Transit20
Affordability76
Public Safety79
Airports3
Hospitals74
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation+261 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
55%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black20%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office25%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$900 (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$560Median Monthly Rent+$256 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas4%
Utility gas1%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst
United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Amherst County18
Property Crime in Amherst
United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Amherst County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst, VA
Temple Christian School
10 miles, S
Virginia Episcopal School
12 miles, SW
Solid Rock Baptist Church
12 miles, S
James River Day School
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst, VA
Sweet Briar College
2 miles, SW
Randolph College
12 miles, SW
University of Lynchburg
14 miles, SW
Liberty University
18 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst, VA
Centra
13 miles, SW
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
25 miles, NW
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
30 miles, SW
Augusta Health
35 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Amherst, VA
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
20 miles, SW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
48 miles, N
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
51 miles, NE