Highland Springs, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Henrico County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
15,091
Population
1,893/sq mi density
$56,931
Median Income
$28,108 per capita
$206,300
Home Value
$260,799 Zillow
$1,234
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,931 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$206,300 home value, $1,234/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,893/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5517°N, 77.3279°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henrico County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.13 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.26 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Highland Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").