Lynchburg SC, 2020
Lynchburg’s story
116 years in pictures
Census counts: 466 in 1910, a peak of 588 in 2000, 318 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2020 and a map from 1986 on.
- 1910Lynchburg is settled
LynchburgSC
A town of 302, settled in 1910.
Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
302
2025 Census estimate · −5.9% since 2020
Typical home
$131K
−4.5% in a year
Household income
$18K
median
Median age
56.2
years
Jobs based here
34
A commuter town
Is Lynchburg a good place to live?
57% of residents live below the poverty line in Lynchburg, against 17% in South Carolina’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 169 South Carolina towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than Lynchburg. Lynchburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
302 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lynchburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lynchburg, and how to reach them.
WaterLynchburg Town of (Sc3110002) water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lynchburg’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn South Carolina you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLee Board of Voter RegistrationLee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2024
ZIP code2908029080 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lynchburg.
Housing
Homes in Lynchburg are worth about $131K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Lynchburg home is worth about $131,000, down 4.5% in a year, 57% below the South Carolina typical home. 51% of Lynchburg households own their home, below both South Carolina’s towns (65%) and U.S. towns (73%). The median rent in Lynchburg is $833 a month.
$131KZillow home value
| Lynchburg | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 51% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $833 a month | $1,060 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Lynchburg$131K
South Carolina$304K
−4.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Compared with most of South Carolina and the rest of the country, the average trip to work in Lynchburg is longer
Lynchburg’s average trip to work is 37 minutes. Most working residents leave Lynchburg for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Columbia (8%), Sumter (8%) and Charlotte (7%).
1%work in town
| Lynchburg | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 37 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 6.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lynchburg1%
Columbia8%
Sumter8%
Charlotte7%
Florence5%
39 mi
median commute distance
34
jobs based in Lynchburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Hurricanes leads a high hazard risk in Lynchburg
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Lynchburg since 1990.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1990
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Lynchburg, expect mild winters and hot summers
Lynchburg has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 92°, January nights drop to 34° and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–59°
Spring50–76°
Summer69–90°
Fall53–76°
Nov 15
typical first frost
Mar 19
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Lynchburg say their health is fair or poor than in the typical South Carolina or U.S. town
36% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Lynchburg. Among 170 South Carolina towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Lynchburg. 35% of adults feel lonely in Lynchburg.
| Lynchburg | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 23% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 15% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
4 better6 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Lynchburg | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.3% | 15.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.4% | 8.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 33.8% | 13.9% |
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
18 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lynchburg
17pages on Lynchburg
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lynchburg; the nearest are
Morris CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sumter17.6 mi$16,664 tuitionCentral Carolina Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sumter19 mi$5,715 in-state tuitionFrancis Marion UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Florence25.8 mi$11,160 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Lynchburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Lynchburg for work
Where Lynchburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
34jobs based in Lynchburg
1%of working residents work in town
39 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lynchburg
Town in South Carolina, United States
Lynchburg is a town in southeastern Lee County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lynchburg had a population of 318.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 151 ft
- ZIP code
- 29080
- Area code
- 803
Questions about Lynchburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lynchburg, SC a good place to live?
Lynchburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Lynchburg, SC known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Ellison D. Smith and Thomas Gordon McLeod.