About Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes is a small unincorporated community in central Virginia.
Officially, Twin Lakes is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.19 square miles.
📰 Twin Lakes News Today
- After sale of Virginia nursing home, data shows 911 calls spiked by 70%, staffing levels dropped WTVR.com · Feb 11
- Twin Lakes Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Mountain Lakes Water says boil water advisory has been lifted cbs19news.com · Dec 24
- Joan Faye (Roemke) Hinz Obituary Dec 25, 2024 haaselockwoodfhs.com · Nov 25
- Virginia nursing home sale sparks concern over staffing, quality of care: 'It needs to get better' WTVR.com · Dec 23
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What Makes Twin Lakes Unique
- One of 12 places in the US named Twin Lakes — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.19 sq mi
Coordinates38.2498, -78.4428