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Lynchburg, Virginia by the numbers
According to the FBI, Lynchburg had 3.5 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 71% higher than the Virginia rate (2.1). The median household income is $57,947 and the median home value is $229,800. Population: about 79,497 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Lynchburg?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Lynchburg at 3.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (285 in all). That is 71% higher than the Virginia rate (2.1), and close to the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 8. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,316 (16.3 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 334 were reported, the count is down 15%.
| Offense (2025) | Lynchburg count | Per 1,000 | Virginia per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 285 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 30 | 0.37 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 32 | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 215 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,316 | 16.3 | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 142 | 1.8 | 0.87 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,019 | 12.6 | 11.5 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 155 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Lynchburg changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 334 | 1,658 | 9 |
| 2022 | 286 | 1,957 | 8 |
| 2023 | 271 | 1,614 | 3 |
| 2024 | 290 | 1,408 | 9 |
| 2025 | 285 | 1,316 | 8 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Lynchburg Police Department's own reports.
How does Lynchburg compare with Virginia?
Households in Lynchburg have a median income of $57,947 (Virginia: $93,170). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $229,800, and half of renters pay more than $1,073 a month. About 79,497 people live on 49 square miles of land, roughly 1,625 per square mile. The city lies in Lynchburg city.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Lynchburg | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,497 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $57,947 | $93,170 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $229,800 | $383,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,073 | $1,579 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.6% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 42.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 48.9% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 28.6 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Lynchburg?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Lynchburg. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 2 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Reusens (40 ft) and College Lake Dam (35 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Lynchburg city has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Lynchburg?
No highway work zones were listed in Lynchburg city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Lynchburg?
Inside the city limits there are 24 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Lynchburg
Gun shops
10 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Lynchburg city limits (9 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: King Pawn (Lynchburg), L Oppleman INC (Lynchburg), Lynchburg Arms And Indoor Shooting Range (Lynchburg), Lynchburg Pawn INC (Lynchburg), Point Blank Gun Shop (Lynchburg), Sportsman's Warehouse #271 (Lynchburg), The Pawnshop (Lynchburg), W & W Novelty Co INC (Lynchburg) and 1 more.
Liquor stores
4 liquor stores are on the map inside the Lynchburg city limits: Virginia ABC (2 locations) and Virginia ABC (2 in Lynchburg). Virginia has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Lynchburg city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Lynchburg?
In 2025, Lynchburg had 3.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (285 reported), 71% higher than the Virginia rate (2.1). The property-crime rate was 16.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Lynchburg?
$57,947 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $93,170 for Virginia.
How much do homes cost in Lynchburg?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $229,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $383,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Lynchburg?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Lynchburg city has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Roanoke, VA (43 mi) · Harrisonburg, VA (74 mi) · Burlington, NC (93 mi) · Richmond, VA (95 mi) · Greensboro, NC (97 mi) · Durham, NC (100 mi)
More: Virginia statewide numbers · county page: Lynchburg city · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Lynchburg city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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