Amherst County Public Schools, VA
Living in Amherst County PS
Bikeability
12
Walkability
19
Commute
46
Public Transit
10
Affordability
85
Public Safety
83
Airports
3
Hospitals
75
Colleges
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
32k
Population
-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
$53k
Median 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
$156k
Median Home Value
+$13k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$554
Median 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 PS
United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Amherst County18
Property Crime in Amherst County PS
United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Amherst County19
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 PS
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding54
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst County Public Schools, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst County Public Schools, 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 Public Schools, 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 Public Schools, 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 Public Schools, VA
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
21 miles, S
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
46 miles, N
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
50 miles, SW
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
52 miles, NE