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Lawrenceville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Brunswick County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,149 Population 999/sq mi density
$39,833 Median Income $26,084 per capita
$110,700 Home Value $114,444 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 1,007 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,833 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,700 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrenceville 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 318 sunny days per year. 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 Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density999/sq mi
Coordinates36.7565°N, 77.8539°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrunswick County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.3 / 100
Community Resilience19.7 / 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 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

36 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 M5.8 128 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 133 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 129 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 90 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 110 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 97 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 119 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 133 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 149 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 88 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 133 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 126 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 128 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 132 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 96 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 125 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 131 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 134 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 108 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 267 km
2018 Florence Category 2 275 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 283 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 232 km
2011 Irene Category 1 181 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 286 km
2004 Alex Category 2 286 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 15 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 151 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 203 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 197 km
1996 Fran Category 2 189 km
1993 Emily Category 3 291 km
1991 Bob Category 3 300 km
1986 Charley Category 1 186 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

284 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 451 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 62 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 84 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 8 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 91 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 86 km 1
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 54 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 75 km 1
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 40 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 39 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 59 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 20 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 59 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 88 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 71 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Lawrenceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (3.0").

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