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Sandston, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Henrico County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,011
Population
710/sq mi density
$57,708
Median Income
$33,063 per capita
$201,800
Home Value
$311,630 Zillow
$1,199
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
579
Violent Crime/100K
3,870 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,708 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$201,800 home value, $1,199/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandston 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 Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5131°N, 77.3130°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henrico County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.13 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.26 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 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 | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Sandston has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.1").