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West Point, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · New Kent County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,439
Population
681/sq mi density
$83,475
Median Income
$38,203 per capita
$256,600
Home Value
$328,264 Zillow
$1,297
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
92
Violent Crime/100K
830 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,475 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$256,600 home value, $1,297/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
West Point 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 Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5523°N, 76.8018°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | New Kent County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.5 / 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)
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) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 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 |
West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.0").