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Laurel, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
18,180
Population
3,373/sq mi density
$69,932
Median Income
$37,153 per capita
$272,300
Home Value
$505,346 Zillow
$1,497
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
579
Violent Crime/100K
3,870 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,932 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$272,300 home value, $1,497/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 219 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6361°N, 77.5071°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richmond city County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 19.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.38 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Laurel has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.1").