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Hollymead, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Charlottesville city County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,566 Population 1,326/sq mi density
$121,795 Median Income $55,250 per capita
$413,700 Home Value $642,656 Zillow
$1,995 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 3,042 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,795 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$413,700 home value, $1,995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hollymead 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density1,326/sq mi
Coordinates38.1214°N, 78.4365°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCharlottesville city County
Nearest AirportShenandoah Valley Regional (SHD)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 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 50 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 46 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 48 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 78 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 62 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 69 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 48 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 54 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 11 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 73 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 44 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 143 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 46 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 86 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 45 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 73 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 13 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 49 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 46 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 282 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 171 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 253 km
1986 Charley Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

213 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 56 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 64 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 76 km 2
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 25, 1985 EF3 9 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 73 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 20 km 1
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 18 km 11
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 48 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 26 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 18 km 0
Sep 8, 2004 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 PINNACLES 24,792 54 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 78 km
2016 ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016 9,299 29 km
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 63 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 82 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 82 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 75 km
2002 FULTZ RUN 4,638 45 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 67 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 31 km
1986 BIG RUN 4,161 29 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 75 km
2012 SHIPWRECK 3,779 47 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,667 49 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 98 km
2014 CUB RUN RX 2,868 49 km
2011 VALLEY 2,514 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,460 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Hollymead has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").

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