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Bon Air, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
17,302 Population 2,067/sq mi density
$97,620 Median Income $46,602 per capita
$329,200 Home Value $460,251 Zillow
$1,731 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,620 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$329,200 home value, $1,731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bon Air enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation317 ft (97 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density2,067/sq mi
Coordinates37.5170°N, 77.5703°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRichmond city County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience53.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

40 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 54 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 59 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 56 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 77 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 39 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 36 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 48 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 58 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 92 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 44 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 60 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 38 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 59 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 57 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 80 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 79 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 60 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 56 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 114 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 2 266 km
2011 Irene Category 1 189 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 92 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 153 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 242 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 280 km
1996 Fran Category 1 277 km
1993 Emily Category 3 299 km
1991 Bob Category 3 295 km
1986 Charley Category 1 184 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

324 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 414 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 37 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 41 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 43 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 31 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 60 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 36 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 34 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 40 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 59 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 78 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 64 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 76 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 78 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Bon Air has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.1").

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