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Bellwood, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Henrico County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,489 Population 1,464/sq mi density
$50,172 Median Income $22,735 per capita
$192,600 Home Value $316,641 Zillow
$1,132 Median Rent 41.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,172 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$192,600 home value, $1,132/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bellwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density1,464/sq mi
Coordinates37.4060°N, 77.4363°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenrico County County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0410 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.13 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.26 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience71.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 71 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 76 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 73 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 89 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 56 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 52 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 65 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 75 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 109 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 58 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 77 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 50 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 76 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 74 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 91 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 66 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 77 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 73 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 131 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 295 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 249 km
2011 Irene Category 1 173 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 82 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 136 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 225 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 268 km
1996 Fran Category 1 270 km
1993 Emily Category 3 284 km
1991 Bob Category 3 280 km
1986 Charley Category 1 169 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

342 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 412 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 23 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 71 km 2
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 55 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 38 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 35 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 76 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 17 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 21 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 60 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 92 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 47 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 68 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 80 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 90 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 61 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Bellwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.2").

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