Lunenburg, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
16 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,670 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
50.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$370 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$398 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lunenburg County
2
Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lunenburg County
1
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 36
Feb 3 2 39
Mar 4 0 47
Apr 3 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 3 0 48
Dec 3 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, VA State Senate District 9, VA State House District 50, VA
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Schools

Central High
3 miles, E • 4.6 star
Victoria Elem
4 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Lunenburg Middle
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Kenbridge Elem
8 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Southside Virginia Community College
21 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Hampden-Sydney College
22 miles, N • 3.2 star
Longwood University
25 miles, N • 2.3 star
Vance-Granville Community College
46 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Community Memorial Hospital
17 miles, S • 3.2 star
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
40 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Richmond International Airport
64 miles, E • 2.3 star
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
80 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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