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South Boston
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
South Boston, Virginia blends small-town Southern charm with a rich historical legacy. Surrounded by lush countryside, the city is a commercial and cultural hub for the region, offering friendly neighborhoods and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
571,281
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.70°, -78.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$2,330
Local Cost
$1,365
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
14.8°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-18.8°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1172 mm
Internet Speed
247 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
1
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DAN
Distance
41 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 69/100.
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