The Town FilesRuckersville, Virginia
Community in Greene County · population 1,484 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $407,800
- Household income
- $101,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 44.5
Ruckersville is a community of 1,484 people in Greene County, Virginia. The median home is worth $407,800, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for families than 83% of Virginia towns.
How Ruckersville 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 Ruckersville is worth $407,800, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $101,875, which is more affordable than 42% of Virginia towns. 83.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ruckersville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,800 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $101,875 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.8% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ruckersville
| People | Ruckersville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.7% | — |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 91.8% |
Weather in Ruckersville
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 24.0°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ruckersville since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 25, 1985 about 3.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on June 16, 2008.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 26 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 |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 4,052 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,718 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Ruckersville itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Ruckersville
1 public school with 503 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruckersville Elementary | K-5 | 503 | 14.0 |
Towns near Ruckersville
- Twin Lakes, VA3.8 mi · 1,602 people · home $237,300
- Piney Mountain, VA4.9 mi · 1,880 people · home $296,000
- Earlysville, VA7.1 mi · 1,153 people · home $478,400
- Hollymead, VA8.0 mi · 8,601 people · home $435,300
- Rio, VA11.4 mi · 2,076 people · home —
- Gordonsville, VA12.1 mi · 1,402 people · home $272,800
- Pantops, VA14.0 mi · 4,682 people · home $522,900
- Charlottesville, VA14.4 mi · 46,553 people · home $486,700
Ruckersville questions
Is Ruckersville, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ruckersville scores better for retirees than 59% of Virginia towns and quieter than 50%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Ruckersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Ruckersville is valued at $407,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,875, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Ruckersville?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 24.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.5 inches of snow.
Does Ruckersville get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ruckersville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 25, 1985. 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)