The Town FilesDinwiddie, Virginia
Community in Dinwiddie County · population 619 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $329,100
- Household income
- $104,205
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 50.8
Dinwiddie is a community of 619 people in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The median home is worth $329,100, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Virginia towns, quieter than 84% of Virginia towns.
How Dinwiddie ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dinwiddie is worth $329,100, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $104,205, which is more affordable than 75% of Virginia towns. 98.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dinwiddie | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $104,205 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 98.4% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dinwiddie
| People | Dinwiddie | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.4% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 14.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 91.8% |
Weather in Dinwiddie
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dinwiddie since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 6, 1993 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 11, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 31, 1989.
Severe weather in Dinwiddie County since 1996
Dinwiddie County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| December 18, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4411: Tropical Storm Michael |
Jobs and pay in Dinwiddie County
Dinwiddie County had 10,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,516 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Dinwiddie itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Dinwiddie
4 public schools with 3,071 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County High | 9-12 | 1,322 | 9.0 |
| Dinwiddie County Middle | 6-8 | 926 | 12.3 |
| Southside Elementary | PK-5 | 468 | 14.6 |
| Dinwiddie Elementary | PK-5 | 355 | 13.1 |
Towns near Dinwiddie
- Matoaca, VA12.1 mi · 2,655 people · home $251,000
- Petersburg, VA13.5 mi · 33,458 people · home $189,000
- Ettrick, VA14.1 mi · 7,241 people · home $211,200
- Colonial Heights, VA16.1 mi · 18,170 people · home $246,600
- Jarratt, VA19.7 mi · 652 people · home $216,700
- Prince George, VA19.9 mi · 2,315 people · home —
- Chester, VA20.3 mi · 23,414 people · home $327,200
- Hopewell, VA21.3 mi · 23,033 people · home $181,600
Dinwiddie questions
Is Dinwiddie, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dinwiddie scores better for retirees than 67% of Virginia towns and quieter than 84%. 28.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.8).
How much does a house cost in Dinwiddie?
The median owner-occupied home in Dinwiddie is valued at $329,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,205, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Dinwiddie?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 6.3 inches of snow.
Does Dinwiddie get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dinwiddie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 6, 1993. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)