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24521 is the zip code of Amherst, VA


General information about 24521

Population:9,859 (rank: #8,891)
Land Area:221.38 (sqaure miles)
Density: 44.53 (people per square mile)
Housing Units:4,259
Household Size:2.5 (Average)
Water Area:0.43 (sqaure miles)
Latitude:37.62
Longitude:-79.09
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Public schools in 24521
School name Address Phone School type # of
students
Free
lunch
Pupils per
Teacher
Amherst County High 139 Lancer Lane (434) 946-9391 Regular School 1,503 359 12.8
Amherst Elem. 156 Davis St (434) 946-9704 Regular School 353 95 10.4
Amherst Middle School 165 Gordons Fairground Rd (434) 946-0691 Regular School 450 130 12.9
Central Elem. 575 Union Hill Rd (434) 946-9700 Regular School 329 144 7.8
Temperance Elem. 1981 Lowesville Rd (434) 277-5663 Regular School 110 21 10.5


Virginia, Old Dominion, Old Dominion State, VA

The Commonwealth of Virginia is an American state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. The name Virginia is traced to Queen Elizabeth I, who was known as the "Virgin Queen" because she never married. The state is also known as the "Old Dominion" and sometimes "Mother of Presidents", because it is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents. The state is geographically shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, home to much of the state's flora and fauna. The capital of the commonwealth is Richmond, Virginia Beach is the most populous city, and Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision. The state population is over seven million.
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Universities and Colleges around 24521
Name Address Phone
Council Of Independent Colleges In Virginia 118 East Main Street, Bedford (540) 586-0606
Carr Christian 183 Woodland, Amherst (434) 381-5932


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Crime rates in Amherst, VA
Crime (2007 data) Incidents
Crime Rate (Total) 29
Violent Crime 2
Property Crime 27
Murder and Manslaughter 0
Forcible Rape 0
Robbery 1
Aggravated Assault 1
Burglary 1
Larceny and Theft 24
Motor Vehicle Theft 2
Arson 0


Public libraries around Amherst, VA
Library name Address URL
Amherst County Public Library 382 South Main Street, Amherst
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library 157 Main Street, Appomattox WWW.JRJML.ORG
Bedford Public Library System 321 North Bridge Street, Bedford WWW.BPLSONLINE.ORG


Hospitals and Medical Centers around 24521
Hospital name Address Phone # of Beds
Lynchburg General Hospital 1901 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg (804) 947-3000 350
Virginia Baptist Hospital 3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg (804) 947-4000 326
Carilion Bedford Memorial Hosp 1613 Oakwood Street, Bedford (540) 586-2441 160
Danville Regional Medical Ctr 142 South Main Street, Danville (804) 799-2100 203
So Virginia Mental Hlth Inst 382 Taylor Drive, Danville (804) 799-6220 96
Central Virginia Training Ctr 210 East Colony Road, Madison Heights (804) 947-6326 1,112
Halifax Regional Health System 2204 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston (804) 517-3100 138


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