Amherst
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Amherst, Virginia is a charming small town set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its friendly community and historic ambiance, Amherst offers a peaceful retreat with scenic surroundings and local character.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
201
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.59°, -79.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,690
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1138 mm
Internet Speed
507 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LYH
Distance
32 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.