The Town FilesRiverdale, Virginia
Community in Halifax County · population 949 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,900
- Household income
- $60,694
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 34.3
Riverdale is a community of 949 people in Halifax County, Virginia. The median home is worth $204,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 96% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 92% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 74% of Virginia towns.
How Riverdale 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 Riverdale is worth $204,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $60,694, which is more affordable than 69% of Virginia towns. 78.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Riverdale | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,900 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $60,694 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Riverdale
| People | Riverdale | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in Riverdale
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 26.5°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Riverdale since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 24, 1969 about 6.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on September 28, 2016.
Severe weather in Halifax County since 1996
Halifax County has been included in 24 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 Halifax County
Halifax County had 11,850 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,234 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Riverdale itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Riverdale
- South Boston, VA2.8 mi · 7,966 people · home $171,200
- Cluster Springs, VA5.1 mi · 718 people · home $133,300
- Halifax, VA6.2 mi · 1,118 people · home $219,300
- Mountain Road, VA7.4 mi · 1,009 people · home $119,700
- Clarksville, VA18.7 mi · 1,300 people · home $221,400
- Roxboro, NC20.4 mi · 8,134 people · home $157,700
- Chase City, VA25.5 mi · 2,053 people · home $112,900
- Brookneal, VA26.0 mi · 1,090 people · home $135,600
Riverdale questions
Is Riverdale, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Riverdale scores better for retirees than 74% of Virginia towns and quieter than 96%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in Riverdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Riverdale is valued at $204,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,694, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Riverdale?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 5.5 inches of snow.
Does Riverdale get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Riverdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 24, 1969. 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)