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Kenbridge, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Lunenburg County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,348 Population 584/sq mi density
$57,941 Median Income $22,145 per capita
$144,700 Home Value $133,131 Zillow
$974 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,941 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,700 home value, $974/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenbridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density584/sq mi
Coordinates36.9609°N, 78.1284°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLunenburg County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.4 / 100
Community Resilience7.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

37 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 M5.8 107 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 111 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 107 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 58 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 89 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 76 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 97 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 111 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 121 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 64 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 110 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 113 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 110 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 106 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 64 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 136 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 109 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 112 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 140 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 300 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 266 km
2011 Irene Category 1 213 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 48 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 181 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 235 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 223 km
1996 Fran Category 2 202 km
1986 Charley Category 1 214 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

256 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 400 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 67 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 71 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 48 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 38 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 69 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 70 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 39 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 68 km 1
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 88 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 54 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 84 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 46 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 92 km
1995 NORWOOD 999 96 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 78 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 97 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 93 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Kenbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.1").

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