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Tappahannock, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Essex County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,865
Population
699/sq mi density
$44,896
Median Income
$31,736 per capita
$204,200
Home Value
$300,407 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
795
Violent Crime/100K
2,969 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,896 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
795 violent crimes/100K (109% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Tappahannock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9124°N, 76.8660°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Mary's County Regional (LTW) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.7 / 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 High |
| 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 (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Tappahannock has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.0").