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New Kent, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · New Kent County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
887 Population 198/sq mi density
$166,375 Median Income $69,513 per capita
$430,400 Home Value $436,330 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$166,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$430,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Kent 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 47.9 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates37.5095°N, 76.9862°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNew Kent County County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.5 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 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 95 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 99 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 96 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 129 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 85 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 86 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 97 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 92 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 137 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 100 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 96 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 99 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 100 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 61 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 131 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 29 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 96 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 99 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 59 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 100 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 2 274 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 231 km
2011 Irene Category 1 142 km
2004 Alex Category 2 293 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 110 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 111 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 213 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 284 km
1996 Fran Category 1 299 km
1993 Emily Category 3 251 km
1991 Bob Category 3 248 km
1986 Charley Category 1 135 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 667 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 52 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 47 km 2
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 69 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 37 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 16 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 24 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 36 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 50 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 55 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 75 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 97 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 99 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 65 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 29 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 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in

New Kent has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (3.0").

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