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Timberlake.
Timberlake is an unincorporated community in Campbell County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Timberlake
Timberlake is a community of 12,833 people in Virginia. The median household income is $75,657, median rent runs about $1,083 per month, and median home values are around $235,900. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Timberlake at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
90.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Timberlake: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Timberlake, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (28.4%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.6%
of households
Married Couples
41.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 31% below VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Timberlake
In Timberlake, rent runs 31% below the VA average, and home values are 39% below the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$981
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Timberlake
Unemployment in Campbell County, which includes Timberlake, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Timberlake: Campbell County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Campbell County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Timberlake Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.4 min avg
How Timberlake residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Timberlake, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
Regional airport · few flights72k passengers boarded in 2025
- 103 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 148 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Campbell County Sheriff's Office, which covers Timberlake, runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
152.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
893.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Campbell County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
32.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Campbell County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Campbell County, which includes Timberlake, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,500 |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,500 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $112,000 |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $83,900 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $134,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Flood | $289,700 |
| 2019 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $126,700 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.7M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Campbell County, county-wide
Air Quality30 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lynchburg city, VA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 5 miles from Timberlake) is typically good — 92 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
30
Good Days
92
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Lynchburg city, VA (5 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Timberlake has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.8"
Annual Snowfall
11.6"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
94
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 26°F | 3.46" |
| Feb | 50°F | 28°F | 2.91" |
| Mar | 58°F | 35°F | 3.76" |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 3.45" |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 3.98" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 3.82" |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.19" |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 3.22" |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.96" |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 3.12" |
| Nov | 58°F | 35°F | 3.39" |
| Dec | 49°F | 29°F | 3.50" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Timberlake
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Timberlake's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Lynchburg
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 15 mi away · Bedford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Timberlake
Timberlake's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Timberlake (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 50,012 students · in-state tuition $23,171 · 47% graduate · median earnings $46,945 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,577 students · in-state tuition $38,150 · 64% graduate · median earnings $57,425 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 658 students · in-state tuition $31,590 · 52% graduate · median earnings $53,121 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 219 students · in-state tuition $13,430 · 84% graduate · median earnings $57,204 (10 yrs after entry)
Virginia University of Lynchburg
6.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 125 students · in-state tuition $11,360 · 59% graduate · median earnings $31,749 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Timberlake
Timberlake has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayBooker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
31 mi awayGreen Springs
National Park Site
76 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
89 mi awayShenandoah National Park
National Park
91 mi awayBluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River
97 mi awayPetersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
98 mi awayMaggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Timberlake
Timbrook Library
18891 Leesville Rd, Lynchburg
Cities Near Timberlake
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Timberlake FAQ
Is Timberlake, Virginia affordable?⌄
Timberlake's median rent is $1,083/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $75,657/year. Median home value is $235,900.
Is Timberlake, Virginia safe?⌄
Timberlake is policed by the Campbell County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 153 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 894 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Timberlake, Virginia?⌄
Campbell County, which includes Timberlake, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Timberlake, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Timberlake is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,083/month and median household income is $75,657/year. The median home value is $235,900. About 29% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Timberlake, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Timberlake is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from