Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 44 min5:56 am – 8:40 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 35 min7:27 am – 5:02 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People6,391 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 19.60 householdsSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting11.6% unemployment rate34% of adults are in the labour force, 1,933 employedMain industries: hospitality, food and recreation 34%, education and health care 32%, retail 13%Average commute 12 minutes27% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 5% take public transport, 43% walk or cycle, 17% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowLynchburg City, VA, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsStrong wind Relatively ModerateLightning Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality85% of days had good air in 202592 of 108 days measured16 moderate daysMedian index 30, worst day 69main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Lynchburg City County monitors, VA
Drinking waterCity of Lynchburgserves 80,995 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
