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Matoaca, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Colonial Heights city County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,448 Population 953/sq mi density
$57,445 Median Income $33,572 per capita
$205,100 Home Value $291,617 Zillow
$995 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 4,897 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,445 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$205,100 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Matoaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation140 ft (43 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density953/sq mi
Coordinates37.2323°N, 77.4675°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColonial Heights city County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience49.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 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 86 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 91 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 87 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 89 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 69 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 61 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 78 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 90 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 120 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 63 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 91 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 69 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 91 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 88 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 92 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 71 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 92 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 88 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 142 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 281 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 237 km
2011 Irene Category 1 168 km
2004 Alex Category 2 296 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 63 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 131 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 212 km
1996 Fran Category 2 252 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 249 km
1993 Emily Category 3 277 km
1991 Bob Category 3 276 km
1986 Charley Category 1 168 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

346 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 641 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 5 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 68 km 2
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 73 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 54 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 46 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 4 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 17 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 48 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 40 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 40 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 28 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 49 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 96 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 95 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 48 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Matoaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (3.2").

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