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Keysville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Charlotte County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
736 Population 624/sq mi density
$20,417 Median Income $22,856 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $182,404 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 2,975 property/100K
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$20,417 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $681/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Keysville 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 43.9 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation648 ft (198 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density624/sq mi
Coordinates37.0390°N, 78.4804°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCharlotte County County
Nearest AirportLynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.0 / 100
Community Resilience25.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very 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 Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 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 M5.8 108 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 111 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 108 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 93 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 43 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 80 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 99 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 112 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 110 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 66 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 110 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 137 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 106 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 124 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 109 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 47 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 113 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 110 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 126 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 2 295 km
2011 Irene Category 1 245 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 79 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 212 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 258 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 240 km
1996 Fran Category 2 205 km
1986 Charley Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

222 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 376 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 40 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 66 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 69 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 96 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 54 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 40 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 59 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 87 km 1
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 62 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOUNT PLEASANT (11,001 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 99 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 100 km
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 85 km
2016 EADES HOLLOW 1,564 88 km
1991 PINEY MOUNTAIN 1,464 99 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 78 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 92 km
1995 NORWOOD 999 74 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 65 km
2007 FRIAR 722 99 km
1998 DAVIS CREE 579 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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) 3.9 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in

Keysville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.3").

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