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Lynchburg Ranked
#5 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Lynchburg Ranked
#9 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Lynchburg Ranked
#15 2005 Best Places to Live
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Lynchburg Ranked
#171 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for Beckley


Beckley, WV has never been in one of our rankings. Do you think this is a mistake? Tell us what you think is great or not so great about his place.
Reviews for Lynchburg    30 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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