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Bracey, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Warren County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,243 Population 96/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $54,570 per capita
$191,100 Home Value $181,584 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
372 Violent Crime/100K 3,389 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
372 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bracey 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

Elevation307 ft (94 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates36.5812°N, 78.1138°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.4 / 100
Community Resilience9.8 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 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 M5.8 149 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 149 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 131 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 98 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 117 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 139 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 106 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 148 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 103 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 133 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 149 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 128 km
Aug 30, 2011 13 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.6 148 km
Sep 17, 2011 11 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.6 150 km
Mar 13, 2017 6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia M2.6 127 km
Feb 26, 2015 4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia M2.5 128 km
Sep 23, 2019 3 km WNW of Wyndham, Virginia M2.5 132 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.5 146 km
Sep 3, 2001 Virginia M2.5 88 km
Apr 29, 2000 3 km N of Glen Allen, Virginia M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 273 km
2018 Florence Category 2 260 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 283 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 238 km
2011 Irene Category 1 197 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 279 km
2004 Alex Category 2 288 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 39 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 153 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 198 km
1996 Fran Category 3 162 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 182 km
1986 Charley Category 1 200 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 264 km
1984 Diana Category 4 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

263 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 631 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 92 km 4
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 98 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 68 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 98 km 1
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 94 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 38 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 96 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 62 km 1
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 90 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 89 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 90 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 81 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 69 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 43 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 49 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 61 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 59 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 100 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) 3.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Bracey has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.1").

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