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Montrose, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,624 Population 2,678/sq mi density
$45,063 Median Income $26,273 per capita
$170,000 Home Value $251,339 Zillow
$1,260 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,063 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $1,260/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Montrose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation156 ft (48 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density2,678/sq mi
Coordinates37.5213°N, 77.3749°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRichmond city County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

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

40 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 66 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 70 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 67 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 95 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 53 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 52 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 68 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 106 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 61 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 71 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 39 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 71 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 69 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 97 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 62 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 71 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 67 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 29 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 2 254 km
2011 Irene Category 1 174 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 96 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 139 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 232 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 281 km
1996 Fran Category 1 284 km
1993 Emily Category 3 283 km
1991 Bob Category 3 279 km
1986 Charley Category 1 167 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 36 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 72 km 2
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 45 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 70 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 27 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 90 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 34 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 26 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 90 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 34 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 61 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 82 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 73 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 93 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 70 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (3.1").

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