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Meadowbrook, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
20,383 Population 2,501/sq mi density
$79,750 Median Income $31,966 per capita
$262,600 Home Value $252,360 Zillow
$1,461 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
59°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
4.2 / 5.0
$79,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$262,600 home value, $1,461/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Meadowbrook 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

Elevation193 ft (59 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density2,501/sq mi
Coordinates37.4305°N, 77.4745°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRichmond city County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience53.3 / 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)

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 67 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 72 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 68 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 85 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 52 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 48 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 61 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 70 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 105 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 54 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 73 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 47 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 72 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 70 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 88 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 69 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 73 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 69 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 127 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 300 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 253 km
2011 Irene Category 1 177 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 84 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 141 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 229 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 271 km
1996 Fran Category 1 271 km
1993 Emily Category 3 288 km
1991 Bob Category 3 284 km
1986 Charley Category 1 173 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

337 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 412 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 26 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 52 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 39 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 77 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 21 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 24 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 88 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 38 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 49 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 70 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 76 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 86 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 65 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 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) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 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

Meadowbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.2").

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