Louisa, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Spotsylvania County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,249
Population
1,236/sq mi density
$55,202
Median Income
$39,985 per capita
$308,200
Home Value
$381,362 Zillow
$1,225
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
91
Violent Crime/100K
1,905 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,202 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$308,200 home value, $1,225/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Louisa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 418 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0166°N, 77.9997°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Spotsylvania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in |
Louisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").