Amherst: Community Services
Service infrastructure in Amherst: 3 bank branches, 3 VA facilities nearby, and 9 SNAP retailers.
- 16.1 bank branches per 10K residents (vs Virginia 7.1/10K).
Food Assistance
SNAP-authorized retailers (USDA FNS) — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other outlets where SNAP benefits can be redeemed.
Sample (5)
Food Lion 482
Dollar General 2836
CVS Pharmacy 7002
Apple Market 509
Best Bet Mini Mart 1
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches. Branch density correlates with population, so per-10K comparisons help calibrate access.
Branches (3)
Truist Bank
Bank of the James
First National Bank
Childcare
| Nearest Childcare · Name | AMHERST BAPTIST CHURCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Childcare · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Emergency Services
Facilities (1)
Amherst County High School
Other
Facilities (2)
FAIRMONT CROSSING REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER
JOHNSON SENIOR CENTER INC.
| Nearest Nursing Home · Name | JOHNSON SENIOR CENTER INC. |
|---|---|
| Nearest Nursing Home · Distance | 1.3 mi |
| Nearest Red Cross · Name | AMERICAN RED CROSS HISTORIC VIRGINIA CHAPTER |
| Nearest Red Cross · Distance | 31.7 mi |
| Nearest Shelter · Name | Amherst County High School |
| Nearest Shelter · Distance | 2.1 mi |
| Nearest Snap · Name | Food Lion 482 |
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 9 |
| Nearest Urgent Care · Name | AMELON IMMEDIATE CARE |
| Nearest Urgent Care · Distance | 9.7 mi |
| Nearest Va Medical · Name | Lynchburg CBOC |
| Nearest Va Medical · Type | Outpatient Clinic |
| Nearest Va Medical · City | Lynchburg |
| Nearest Va Medical · Distance | 15.5 mi |
| Senior Services · Total count | 1 |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates · HIFLD National Shelter System · USDA SNAP API — state+city name match · data present — provenance reconstructed · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Amherst