Geography
Lynchburg is west of Richmond, on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
The Academy of Fine Arts Theatre is home to several types of performances, including jazz, opera, and magic shows.
Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department organizes activities such as baseball, swimming, tennis, marbles tournaments, and bicycle parades.
Historical
This city served as a supply base for the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
Economy
Arrays of products, from nuclear fuel to clothing, are manufactured in Lynchburg.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 74,958
- Population under 55:
- 73.5%
- Population over 55:
- 26.5%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Average
- Closest large city:
- Raleigh
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 88°F July High, 24°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $33,975
- Median home price:
- $122,000
- Average property tax:
- $960
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.8%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 3
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 4
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 10
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 4/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 10/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 301
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