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Gloucester Point, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · York County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
11,159 Population 1,187/sq mi density
$71,589 Median Income $35,999 per capita
$286,500 Home Value $341,408 Zillow
$1,053 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 3,034 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,589 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$286,500 home value, $1,053/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gloucester Point 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 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation21 ft (6 m)
Area16.4 sq mi (42.4 km²)
Population Density1,187/sq mi
Coordinates37.2703°N, 76.4974°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyYork County County
Nearest AirportNewport News/Williamsburg International (PHF)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 14, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 145 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 150 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 147 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 135 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 135 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 147 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 142 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 142 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 149 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 111 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 22 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 150 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 146 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 109 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 149 km
Aug 30, 2011 13 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.6 149 km
Aug 25, 2011 7 km SE of Mineral, Virginia M2.6 142 km
Mar 13, 2017 6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia M2.6 126 km
Feb 26, 2015 4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia M2.5 131 km
Sep 23, 2019 3 km WNW of Wyndham, Virginia M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 226 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 285 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 183 km
2011 Irene Category 1 95 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 293 km
2004 Alex Category 2 248 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 124 km
1999 Irene Category 2 280 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 63 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 167 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 271 km
1993 Emily Category 3 201 km
1991 Bob Category 3 197 km
1986 Charley Category 1 85 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

317 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 673 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 83 km 4
Apr 30, 2023 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 23 km 2
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 35 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 66 km 1
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 40 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 71 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 4, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 81 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 42 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 50 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 100 km 1
Mar 31, 2017 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 LATERAL WEST 6,188 77 km
2008 SOUTH 1 5,940 78 km
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 96 km
2008 MCPHERSON ROAD 2,087 84 km
2014 NCMCR-FY14-RX-MIDDLE MARSH 1,876 96 km
2010 1 1 2 NORTH MARSH FY 10 1,506 94 km
2005 1.1.2 NORTH MARSH 1,418 94 km
2005 1.2.1 WEST MIDDLE MARSH 1,338 96 km
1998 SE BLOCKS 1,278 80 km
1994 UNIT 5 1,148 94 km
2009 1 3 7 INDIAN CREEK MARSH FY 09 1,087 99 km
2005 LONG ISLAND/RAGGED ISLAND RXB 982 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 908 98 km
2011 1.3.1 GREAT MARSH FY11 829 96 km
2003 1 3 2 INDIAN CREEK 782 97 km
2007 1-3-7 INDIAN MARSH 676 98 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 64 km
2006 1.3.1 GREAT MARSH 669 98 km
2011 1.2.1 WEST MIDDLE MARSH FY11 666 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 648 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Gloucester Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.0").

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