Buckingham County, VA Rankings

Buckingham County, Virginia is a rural county near Lynchburg, Virginia. It is home to 15,926 residents and has a total area of 539 square miles. Buckingham County ranks fairly well in terms of the Bestplaces ratings. Specifically, it has an overall score of 73 out of 100 which puts it in the top third of counties nationwide. It also ranks highly for amenities (76/100) and cost of living (72/100). In addition, the crime rate is low compared to other counties in Virginia at 10/100. Buckingham County also scores well when it comes to education (74/100), with high school graduation rates far above the national average and college attainment levels slightly above average as well. Overall, Buckingham County provides its residents with a good quality of life at an affordable cost.

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