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Hampden-Sydney, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Prince Edward County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,942
Population
501/sq mi density
$148,846
Median Income
$17,975 per capita
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
224
Violent Crime/100K
2,661 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,846 median income, 0.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampden-Sydney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 481 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2440°N, 78.4757°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Prince Edward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0400 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
Hampden-Sydney has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and December the driest (3.2").