Rockwood, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Chesterfield County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
8,834
Population
1,630/sq mi density
$90,804
Median Income
$44,308 per capita
$312,500
Home Value
$460,251 Zillow
$1,875
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,804 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$312,500 home value, $1,875/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockwood 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. 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 41.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4630°N, 77.5744°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chesterfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Rockwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").