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New Hope, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Waynesboro city County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
917 Population 158/sq mi density
$87,083 Median Income $35,865 per capita
$314,400 Home Value $327,656 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
109 Violent Crime/100K 255 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$314,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,314 ft (401 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates38.1925°N, 78.8947°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWaynesboro city County
Nearest AirportShenandoah Valley Regional (SHD)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience80.9 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 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 90 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 86 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 88 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 100 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 95 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 104 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 118 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 93 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 89 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 47 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 103 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 84 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 126 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 86 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 143 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 85 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 89 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 29 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 89 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 197 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

130 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 90 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 25, 1985 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 29 km 11
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 42 km 1
May 27, 2022 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 52 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 47 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 58 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 39 km 2
Oct 13, 1983 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 19, 1978 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 PINNACLES 24,792 68 km
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 75 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 82 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 56 km
2016 ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016 9,299 24 km
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 60 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 85 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 42 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 42 km
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 44 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 40 km
2002 FULTZ RUN 4,638 47 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 39 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 10 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 85 km
1986 BIG RUN 4,161 21 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 39 km
2012 SHIPWRECK 3,779 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

New Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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