King George, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · King George County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,833 Population 449/sq mi density
$92,452 Median Income $32,797 per capita
$330,500 Home Value $473,961 Zillow
$1,494 Median Rent 41.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,452 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$330,500 home value, $1,494/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
King George enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation136 ft (41 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
Population Density449/sq mi
Coordinates38.2794°N, 77.1843°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKing George County County
Nearest AirportManassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (MNZ)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience72.1 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

46 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 78 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 78 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 79 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 146 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 87 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 99 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 111 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 84 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 75 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 110 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 114 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 79 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 128 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 79 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 56 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 82 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 145 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 108 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 76 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 2 296 km
2011 Irene Category 1 191 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 181 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 190 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 294 km
1986 Charley Category 1 199 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

445 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 339 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 30 km 3
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 77 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 59 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 74 km 1
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 56 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 27 km 1
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 82 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 64 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 31 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH (5,678 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 98 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 99 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 97 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 99 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 97 km
1999 FB A 3 1,156 97 km
2011 COMPARTMENT E42 AND 43 991 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 942 97 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 69 km
1999 NCO 816 34 km
2007 L 1 J 2 FB B 1 FB F 1 736 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 713 96 km
2001 A 1 M 2 594 92 km
2005 A 1 561 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in

King George has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").

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