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Crewe, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Nottoway County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,795 Population 1,391/sq mi density
$60,214 Median Income $25,890 per capita
$135,800 Home Value $193,491 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
419 Violent Crime/100K 2,002 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,214 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,800 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Crewe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,391/sq mi
Coordinates37.1810°N, 78.1304°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNottoway County County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.8 / 100
Community Resilience30.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 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 83 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 86 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 83 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 38 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 66 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 52 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 73 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 87 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 97 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 39 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 86 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 92 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 85 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 82 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 43 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 129 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 88 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 85 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 117 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 2 281 km
2011 Irene Category 1 223 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 66 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 185 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 252 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 247 km
1996 Fran Category 2 226 km
1986 Charley Category 1 221 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

262 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 394 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 62 km 4
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 100 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 90 km 2
May 4, 1990 EF3 32 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 55 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 75 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 60 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 85 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 75 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 25 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 52 km 1
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 58 km
2016 EADES HOLLOW 1,564 92 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 59 km
2001 HICKORY RU 1,055 99 km
1995 NORWOOD 999 78 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 96 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 56 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 97 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Crewe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.2").

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