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Amherst, VA
Virginia · Amherst County · Lynchburg Metro
Amherst is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,124. Residents earn $71,313 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,124
Population
433/sq mi density
$71,313
Median Income
$37,964 per capita
$213,300
Home Value
$282,888 Zillow
$686
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
138
Violent Crime/100K
643 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,313 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,300 home value, $686/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K (64% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
7
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Bigfoot Sightings Near Amherst, VA
1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Amherst, VA.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Report 9842: Man Sees Large Animal By Roadside | 2003 |