The Town Files

Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government, Tennessee

Town in Moore County · population 6,461 (2020 Census)

Map: where Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government is in TennesseeLynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government
Median home
$285,300
Household income
$66,469
Jan low / Jul high
27° / 89°
Snow a year
2 in
Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
31
Median age
46.2

Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government is a town of 6,461 people in Moore County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $285,300, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 95% of Tennessee towns, better for retirees than 88% of Tennessee towns.

Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government in our rankings:

How Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government ranks

Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.

Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government lifestyle rankings vs other Tennessee townsRetirement88th pctFamilies81st pctQuiet95th pctWalkability40th pctFirst-time buyersbottomYoung professionals32nd pctVibrancy7th pctHip & trendy36th pctCollege town44th pctUpscale66th pctVacation homesbottomSeaside characterbottomCycling97th pctTransitbottomDriving59th pcttypical
The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025).

Homes and cost of living

The median home in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government is worth $285,300, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $66,469, which is more affordable than 27% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $841 a month. 82.5% of households own their home.

Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government vs Moore County vs typical Tennessee townLynchburg, Moore County metropolitan governmentMoore CountyTypical Tennessee townHome value$285,300$285,300$204,650Household income$66,469$66,469$57,917Monthly rent$841$841$863
Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. "Typical town" = median of Tennessee towns with 500+ people.
HousingLynchburg, Moore County metropolitan governmentTypical Tennessee town
Median home value$285,300$204,650
Median rent$841$863
Median household income$66,469$57,917
Home value ÷ income4.3×3.7×
Homeownership82.5%69.7%
Median year built19911980
Seasonal / vacation homes4.0%—

Who lives in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government

PeopleLynchburg, Moore County metropolitan governmentTypical Tennessee town
Median age46.240.8
Age 65 and over22.1%18.4%
Under 1819.6%—
Bachelor's degree or higher24.1%18.2%
Below the poverty line8.0%14.2%
Veterans14.4%—
Born outside the U.S.1.5%—
Work from home8.4%8.2%
Average commute25.1 min25.9 min
Homes with broadband77.4%88.2%

Weather in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government

July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.0°F. About 62.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.

Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government monthly temperatures and precipitation20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32° freezing49°27°Jan53°29°Feb62°36°Mar71°43°Apr79°53°May86°62°Jun89°66°Jul89°64°Aug83°58°Sep73°45°Oct61°35°Nov52°29°DecPrecipitation (in) · snow (in) in blue5.50.35.20.66.10.55.65.35.54.74.64.63.54.86.80.1
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals: average daily high and low by month; precipitation and snowfall in inches. Temperatures from the Lynchburg station (0.7 mi away).

Tornadoes, storms and disasters

31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 51 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 25, 2025.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government by decade31950s01960s21970s01980s01990s82000s142010s42020s
NOAA Storm Events Database, tornado tracks (start to end point) passing within 10 miles of the town center, 1950–2026.

Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on October 18, 2011.

Severe weather in Moore County since 1996

Storm events in Moore County since 1996 by typeHail23Heat19Drought39Tornado12Heavy Snow6Flash Flood29Frost/Freeze63Winter Storm8
NOAA Storm Events Database, Moore County, 1996–2026 (all event types recorded since 1996). 1 deaths recorded.

Moore County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.

DeclaredIncidentDeclaration
February 6, 2026Winter StormDR-4898: Severe Winter Storm
January 24, 2026Winter StormEM-3635: Severe Winter Storm
April 2, 2025Severe StormEM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding
May 17, 2023Severe StormDR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado
May 8, 2021TornadoDR-4601: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

Jobs and pay in Moore County

Moore County had 2,286 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,876 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.

Largest industries in Moore CountyRetail85 jobs · $25,556Hotels & restaurants48 jobs · $23,277Construction38 jobs · $71,630Wholesale trade8 jobs · $50,486
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024, private-sector jobs and average annual pay.
Unemployment rate in Moore County, 2000–20230%2%4%6%8%10%2000200420082012201620202023Moore 2.5%
Annual average unemployment rate (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics via USDA ERS).

Public schools in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government

2 public schools with 877 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.

SchoolGradesStudentsPer teacher
Lynchburg ElementaryPK-648713.5
Moore County High School7-1239013.4

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Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government questions

Is Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government, Tennessee a good place to retire?

On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government scores better for retirees than 88% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 95%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).

How much does a house cost in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government?

The median owner-occupied home in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government is valued at $285,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,469, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $841 a month.

What is the weather like in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government?

July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.

Does Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government get tornadoes?

31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.

How this page is made. Every number comes from public data, matched to Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government's Census boundary (GEOID 4744382). Comparisons use the median of Tennessee towns with at least 500 people. Weather comes from the nearest NOAA normals station; storm counts use NOAA tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center. Data snapshot 2026-11-13.