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Benns Church, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Isle of Wight County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,443
Population
352/sq mi density
$69,598
Median Income
$34,251 per capita
$240,200
Home Value
$387,540 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
182
Violent Crime/100K
1,685 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$69,598 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$240,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Benns Church enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 37 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9369°N, 76.5847°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Isle of Wight County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newport News/Williamsburg International (PHF) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Benns Church has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (3.1").