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Brodnax, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Mecklenburg County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
350 Population 493/sq mi density
$79,375 Median Income $44,079 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $138,408 Zillow
$1,263 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
372 Violent Crime/100K 3,389 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,375 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $1,263/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
372 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brodnax 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

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density493/sq mi
Coordinates36.7030°N, 78.0319°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMecklenburg County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"
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

35 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 M5.8 134 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 138 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 135 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 88 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 117 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 103 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 139 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 125 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 92 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 138 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 134 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 138 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 136 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 93 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 141 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 137 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 140 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 118 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 135 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 275 km
2018 Florence Category 2 272 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 289 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 240 km
2011 Irene Category 1 194 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 287 km
2004 Alex Category 2 292 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 30 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 157 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 205 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 193 km
1996 Fran Category 2 178 km
1986 Charley Category 1 198 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

263 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 457 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 77 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 79 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 94 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 25 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 98 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 69 km 1
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 87 km 1
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 95 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 43 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 55 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 54 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 37 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 64 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 74 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Brodnax 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 (4.2") and April the driest (3.1").

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