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Dendron, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Surry County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
239 Population 67/sq mi density
$56,696 Median Income $36,767 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $214,723 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 1,689 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,696 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dendron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates37.0364°N, 76.9241°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySurry County County
Nearest AirportFranklin Regional (FKN)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.0 / 100
Community Resilience64.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 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 M5.8 132 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 137 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 133 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 141 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 118 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 112 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 126 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 135 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 115 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 138 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 137 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 105 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 135 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 145 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 45 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 134 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 137 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 96 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

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 234 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 273 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 187 km
2011 Irene Category 1 115 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 279 km
2004 Alex Category 2 247 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 79 km
1999 Irene Category 2 291 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 78 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 165 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 235 km
1996 Fran Category 2 259 km
1993 Emily Category 3 224 km
1991 Bob Category 3 224 km
1986 Charley Category 1 117 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

392 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 726 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 48 km 4
Apr 30, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 23 km 2
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 42 km 0
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 67 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 29 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 44 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 77 km 2
May 22, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 60 km 0
Jul 4, 1967 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LATERAL WEST (6,188 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 LATERAL WEST 6,188 64 km
2008 SOUTH 1 5,940 65 km
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 54 km
2008 MCPHERSON ROAD 2,087 77 km
1998 SE BLOCKS 1,278 69 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 69 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,091 90 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 99 km
2005 LONG ISLAND/RAGGED ISLAND RXB 982 99 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 19 km
2009 UNNAMED 602 97 km
2006 WEST DRUMMOND 562 62 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Dendron has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (3.2").

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