The Town FilesKilmarnock, Virginia
Town in Lancaster County · population 1,445 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $282,400
- Household income
- $40,234
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 62.9
Kilmarnock is a town of 1,445 people in Lancaster County, Virginia. The median home is worth $282,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Virginia towns, hipper than 96% of Virginia towns, better for cycling than 94% of Virginia towns.
How Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock is worth $282,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 7.0 times the median household income of $40,234, which is more affordable than 2% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $630 a month. 58.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kilmarnock | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,400 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $630 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $40,234 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.1% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Kilmarnock
| People | Kilmarnock | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.9 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 45.7% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 13.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.7% | 91.8% |
Weather in Kilmarnock
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 51.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kilmarnock since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 0.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 3, 2009.
Severe weather in Lancaster County since 1996
Lancaster County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| 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 Lancaster County
Lancaster County had 4,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,518 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Kilmarnock itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Kilmarnock
2 public schools with 612 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Elementary School | K-7 | 541 | 14.6 |
| Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center | PK-PK | 71 | 14.2 |
Towns near Kilmarnock
- Deltaville, VA11.4 mi · 1,057 people · home $404,500
- Saluda, VA13.6 mi · 627 people · home $263,800
- Gwynn, VA15.8 mi · 578 people · home $421,400
- Mathews, VA18.7 mi · 525 people · home $193,400
- Gloucester Courthouse, VA22.6 mi · 3,030 people · home $381,500
- West Point, VA25.4 mi · 3,414 people · home $286,800
- Warsaw, VA26.9 mi · 1,637 people · home $270,600
- Tappahannock, VA29.8 mi · 2,193 people · home $218,800
Kilmarnock questions
Is Kilmarnock, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kilmarnock scores better for retirees than 78% of Virginia towns and quieter than 85%. 45.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.9).
How much does a house cost in Kilmarnock?
The median owner-occupied home in Kilmarnock is valued at $282,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,234, so homes cost about 7.0 times income. Median rent is $630 a month.
What is the weather like in Kilmarnock?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.9 inches of precipitation a year and 8.5 inches of snow.
Does Kilmarnock get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kilmarnock since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020. 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)