McKenney, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Brunswick County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
569 Population 612/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $21,684 per capita
$204,200 Home Value $274,277 Zillow
$1,033 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 26.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, $1,033/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McKenney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density612/sq mi
Coordinates36.9854°N, 77.7219°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrunswick County County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.77"

Air Quality

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 M5.8 105 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 109 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 105 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 80 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 86 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 74 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 96 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 109 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 130 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 68 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 109 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 98 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 105 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 109 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 85 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 102 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 107 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 110 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 81 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 275 km
2018 Florence Category 1 299 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 298 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 239 km
2011 Irene Category 1 183 km
2004 Alex Category 2 294 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 32 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 146 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 210 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 221 km
1996 Fran Category 2 217 km
1993 Emily Category 3 287 km
1991 Bob Category 3 292 km
1986 Charley Category 1 180 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

296 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 605 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 35 km 4
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 100 km 2
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 90 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 38 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 23 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 37 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 51 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 18 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 31 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 48 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 63 km 0
Nov 11, 1995 EF2 86 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 17 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 86 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 20 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 79 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 94 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 57 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in

McKenney has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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