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Amherst County is located near the geographical center of Virginia with elevations from 500 feet to 4000 feet and provides spectacular rolling countryside. Water is abundant from the James River to the many streams originating in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most of the northwestern part of the County is part of the George Washington National Forest.
Amherst County was formed in 1761 from neighboring Albemarle and Fluvanna Counties. Named for Sir Jeffrey Amherst, the acclaimed "conqueror of Canada" and Governor of Virginia, Amherst is the county seat. The climate is mild with an average annual temperature of 56 degrees.
Places of interest located in Amherst County, Virginia include the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, a retreat for artists of all kinds to relax and express their talent in a serene and off-the-beaten-path atmosphere. The James River provides ample opportunities for canoeing, hiking, cycling and jogging.
While Amherst is a small town, it is one of family pride and notable history.
Population
| Total Population |
2,090
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| Population Density |
419 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
1,361
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| Male Population |
729
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| Median Age |
33.07 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
36%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
CENTRAL VIRGINIA COMM COLL
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| Distance to CENTRAL VIRGINIA COMM COLL |
17 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
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| Distance to SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE |
2 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
699
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| Family Households |
408
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| Average Family Size |
2.79
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| Average Household Income |
$50,851
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| Median Household Income |
$41,011
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
36%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
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| Total Crime Risk |
0.63
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.45
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.39
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.73
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.50
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| Robbery Risk |
0.15
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.64
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.41
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.29
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
0.52
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.25
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
86.6° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
24.2° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
45.94 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
105% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
5%
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| Nearest Airport |
LYNCHBURG REGIONAL/PRESTON GLENN FLD
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| Distance to LYNCHBURG REGIONAL/PRESTON GLENN FLD |
18 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
LYNCHBURG HILLCATS (A)
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| Distance to LYNCHBURG HILLCATS (A) |
14 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 165 GORDONS FAIRGROUNDS, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| AMHERST COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 139 LANCER LN, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 575 UNION HILL RD, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| TEMPERANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1981 LOWESVILLE RD, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 156 DAVIS ST, AMHERST, VA 24521 |
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| Type of Business | Name | Address |
| BANKS | B B & T | 115 RICHMOND HWY AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| BANKS | BANK OF THE JAMES | 164 S MAIN ST AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| BANKS | CARTER BANK & TRUST | 221 AMBRIAR PLZ AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| BANKS | FIRST NATIONAL BANK | 193 RICHMOND HWY AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| BANKS | WACHOVIA BANK | 258 S MAIN ST AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | AMHERST BAPTIST CHURCH | 226 LEXINGTON TPKE AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | AMHERST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 163 2ND ST AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | ASCENSION EPISCOPAL CHURCH | 253 S MAIN ST AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH | 1880 N AMHERST HWY AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | BLUE RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH | 205 BLUE RIDGE LN AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | CLIFFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | 635 FLETCHERS LEVEL RD AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH | 882 EBENEZER RD AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH | 205 SANDIDGES RD AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST | 401 N MAIN ST AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | EPIPHANY ANGLICAN CHURCH | 104 SUNSET CT AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | FAITH BIBLE CHURCH | 2209 S AMHERST HWY AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | 193 MOUNT AIRY RD AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | HAVEN MISSION CHURCH | 501 STONEWALL CREEK RD AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | KINGDOM HALL-JEHOVAH'S WITNESS | 2231 S AMHERST HWY AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| CHURCHES | MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH | 4695 LEXINGTON TPKE AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| GOLF COURSES-PUBLIC | SHADOW RIDGE GOLF COURSE | 355 PIERCES MILL RD AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| MUSEUMS | AMHERST COUNTY HSTRCL MUSEUM | 154 S MAIN ST AMHERST, VA 24521 |
| MUSEUMS | MONACAN ANCESTRAL MUSEUM | 2009 KENMORE RD AMHERST, VA 24521 |
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