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Boydton, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Mecklenburg County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
251 Population 306/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $34,753 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $227,394 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 2,975 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Boydton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation347 ft (106 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates36.6661°N, 78.3907°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMecklenburg County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively 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
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 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 M5.8 144 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 147 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 144 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 84 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 127 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 114 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 135 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 148 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 100 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 147 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 142 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 146 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 89 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 146 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 149 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 135 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 146 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 143 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 108 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 297 km
2018 Florence Category 2 275 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 263 km
2011 Irene Category 1 223 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 300 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 62 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 179 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 220 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 199 km
1996 Fran Category 2 165 km
1986 Charley Category 1 227 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 290 km
1984 Diana Category 3 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

245 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 326 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 94 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 75 km 1
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 96 km 2
May 4, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 57 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 37 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 79 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 38 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 64 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 45 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 85 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 65 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 68 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 88 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Boydton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.1").

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