Lynchburg, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 72,529 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
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.
| Population [details] | 72,529 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 64.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 244.19 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 27.20% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 44.92 °F/24.55 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 88.59 °F/66.39 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 39.35 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 98 |
| Cost of living [details] | 102.9 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Washington (153.90 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | LYNCHBURG REGIONAL/PRESTON GLENN FIELD (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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