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Bethel Manor, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Newport News city County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,512 Population 8,847/sq mi density
$74,918 Median Income $22,076 per capita
$1,879 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 3,034 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,918 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel Manor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation18 ft (5 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density8,847/sq mi
Coordinates37.0974°N, 76.4246°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNewport News city County
Nearest AirportNewport News/Williamsburg International (PHF)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.2 / 100
Community Resilience65.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 14, 2025.

Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 150 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 148 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 128 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 41 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 124 km
Mar 13, 2017 6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia M2.6 140 km
Feb 26, 2015 4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia M2.5 145 km
Sep 23, 2019 3 km WNW of Wyndham, Virginia M2.5 128 km
Apr 29, 2000 3 km N of Glen Allen, Virginia M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 207 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 264 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 164 km
2011 Irene Category 1 78 km
2010 Earl Category 2 292 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 272 km
2004 Alex Category 2 228 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 122 km
1999 Irene Category 2 262 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 44 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 147 km
1996 Fran Category 2 294 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 256 km
1993 Emily Category 3 188 km
1991 Bob Category 3 184 km
1986 Charley Category 1 74 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

302 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 670 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 30, 2023 EF3 38 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 26 km 2
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 55 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 83 km 1
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 52 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 81 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 85 km 2
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 13 km 0
Jul 4, 1967 EF3 62 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 31, 2017 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LATERAL WEST (6,188 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 LATERAL WEST 6,188 59 km
2008 SOUTH 1 5,940 59 km
1999 NORTH RIVER 3,055 93 km
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 99 km
2008 MCPHERSON ROAD 2,087 64 km
2014 NCMCR-FY14-RX-MIDDLE MARSH 1,876 76 km
2010 1 1 2 NORTH MARSH FY 10 1,506 74 km
2005 1.1.2 NORTH MARSH 1,418 75 km
2005 1.2.1 WEST MIDDLE MARSH 1,338 76 km
1998 SE BLOCKS 1,278 60 km
1994 UNIT 5 1,148 75 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,091 85 km
2009 1 3 7 INDIAN CREEK MARSH FY 09 1,087 79 km
1999 CHURCHES ISLAND 2 1,013 91 km
2005 LONG ISLAND/RAGGED ISLAND RXB 982 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 908 78 km
2011 1.3.1 GREAT MARSH FY11 829 76 km
2003 1 3 2 INDIAN CREEK 782 77 km
2007 1-3-7 INDIAN MARSH 676 79 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Bethel Manor has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.0").

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