The Town FilesKenbridge, Virginia
Town in Lunenburg County · population 1,112 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,400
- Household income
- $61,603
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 35.1
Kenbridge is a town of 1,112 people in Lunenburg County, Virginia. The median home is worth $154,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Virginia towns, quieter than 77% of Virginia towns.
How Kenbridge 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 Kenbridge is worth $154,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $61,603, which is more affordable than 91% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $905 a month. 68.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kenbridge | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,400 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $905 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $61,603 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.5% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Kenbridge
| People | Kenbridge | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 33.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Kenbridge
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 26.5°F. About 46.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.7 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kenbridge 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 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 5, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 22, 1963.
Severe weather in Lunenburg County since 1996
Lunenburg County has been included in 23 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 |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Lunenburg County
Lunenburg County had 2,357 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,706 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Kenbridge itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Kenbridge
1 public school with 359 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenbridge Elementary | PK-5 | 359 | 12.8 |
Towns near Kenbridge
- Victoria, VA5.8 mi · 1,734 people · home $131,800
- Blackstone, VA10.9 mi · 3,352 people · home $140,900
- Crewe, VA15.2 mi · 2,262 people · home $139,400
- South Hill, VA16.3 mi · 4,690 people · home $242,700
- La Crosse, VA18.0 mi · 614 people · home $105,400
- Keysville, VA20.2 mi · 807 people · home $161,100
- Lawrenceville, VA20.7 mi · 1,014 people · home $126,700
- Chase City, VA21.5 mi · 2,053 people · home $112,900
Kenbridge questions
Is Kenbridge, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kenbridge scores better for retirees than 89% of Virginia towns and quieter than 77%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in Kenbridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Kenbridge is valued at $154,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,603, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $905 a month.
What is the weather like in Kenbridge?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.8 inches of precipitation a year and 5.7 inches of snow.
Does Kenbridge get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kenbridge 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)