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Tuckahoe, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
48,610 Population 2,378/sq mi density
$96,188 Median Income $62,393 per capita
$442,200 Home Value $334,390 Zillow
$1,479 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,188 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$442,200 home value, $1,479/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tuckahoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area21.8 sq mi (56.4 km²)
Population Density2,378/sq mi
Coordinates37.5873°N, 77.5882°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRichmond city County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)19.5 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.38 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience53.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 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 47 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 52 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 49 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 77 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 33 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 33 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 41 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 50 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 86 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 43 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 53 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 30 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 52 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 50 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 79 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 82 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 53 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 49 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 108 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 2 272 km
2011 Irene Category 1 194 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 99 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 158 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 249 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 288 km
1996 Fran Category 1 284 km
1991 Bob Category 3 300 km
1986 Charley Category 1 188 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 421 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 45 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 33 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 43 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 36 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 25, 1985 EF3 100 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 41 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 44 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 70 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 67 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 86 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 56 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 74 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 85 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Tuckahoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.1").

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