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Brookneal, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Charlotte County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,275
Population
364/sq mi density
$45,909
Median Income
$23,177 per capita
$115,000
Home Value
$155,071 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
182
Violent Crime/100K
820 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,909 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookneal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 438 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0478°N, 78.9539°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charlotte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Brookneal has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and November the driest (3.1").