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Concord, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Appomattox County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
1,367 Population 245/sq mi density
$189,900 Home Value $271,978 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
467 Violent Crime/100K 2,533 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Concord 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 46.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 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 Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation849 ft (259 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates37.3448°N, 78.9829°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAppomattox County County
Nearest AirportLynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.8 / 100
Community Resilience48.8 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 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 M5.8 112 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 112 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 111 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 105 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 49 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 96 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 126 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 106 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 114 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 83 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 111 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 141 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 108 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 91 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 110 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 47 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 99 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 113 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 300 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 135 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 263 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 289 km
1996 Fran Category 1 240 km
1986 Charley Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

165 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 80 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 23 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 17 km 1
May 22, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 27 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 85 km 11
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 81 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 34 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 63 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 100 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 27, 1995 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 84 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 49 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 47 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 99 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 94 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 94 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 64 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 92 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 97 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 52 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 97 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 44 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 89 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 79 km
2010 NORTH SHORT MTN 2,304 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,048 87 km
1986 TUCKER 1,976 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,797 82 km
2018 TYE RIVER 1,762 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Concord has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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