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Bensley, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,819
Population
2,020/sq mi density
$49,695
Median Income
$25,845 per capita
$199,100
Home Value
$252,360 Zillow
$1,183
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
579
Violent Crime/100K
3,870 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,695 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$199,100 home value, $1,183/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bensley 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 Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,020/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4475°N, 77.4456°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richmond city County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 19.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.38 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 |
Bensley 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").