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Kenbridge’s story
Kenbridge in pictures
11 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
KenbridgeVA
A town of 1,432. A typical home worth about $141K.
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Population
1,432
−11.5% since 2010
Typical home
$141K
+0.8% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
35.1
years
Jobs based here
962
A job hub
What makes Kenbridge stand out
The 3 things Kenbridge does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,432 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Kenbridge’s report card
Housing$141K66% below the VA typical homeCommute42 miHalf of commuters travel lessSchoolsDBeats 10% of VA districtsHealthDHealthier than 11% of U.S. townsHazards13/100Very low risk of storm & flood damageClimate88°/28°Summer high · winter low · 3″ snowOutdoors3 miof trails · 4.1% conservedSafetyB−Less crime than 46% of U.S. towns
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kenbridge. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Kenbridge home is worth about $141K
The typical Kenbridge home is worth about $141,000, up 0.8% in a year, 66% below the Virginia typical home.
$141KZillow home value
Typical home value
Kenbridge$141K
Virginia$415K
+0.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in nine working residents works right in Kenbridge
Most working residents leave Kenbridge for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Richmond (6%), South Hill (5%) and Blackstone (5%). Half commute less than 42 miles.
11%work in town
Where working residents work
In Kenbridge11%
Richmond6%
South Hill5%
Blackstone5%
Chesapeake4%
42 mi
median commute distance
962
jobs based in Kenbridge
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Kenbridge’s public schools outperform 10% of Virginia districts
The public schools Kenbridge’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 90% of Virginia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
DSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenbridge Elementary | PK–5 | 372 | C− |
| Three Rivers Academy Private | 7–12 | 30 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within VA on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Health
Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Kenbridge beats the Virginia average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Virginia
2 better11 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Kenbridge | VA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.8% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 76.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.5% | 3.3% |
Community Memorial Hospital
14.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
12th
percentile among VA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.
13risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesDrought
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Kenbridge has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–51°
Spring45–69°
Summer65–86°
Fall47–70°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
4.1% of Kenbridge is conserved land
3.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
4.1%conserved
4.1%
conserved · 60 of 1,469 acres
3.1 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 46% of U.S. towns
Kenbridge reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 54% report less.
B−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Kenbridge5.4
Virginia2.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Kenbridge4.5
Virginia13.9
U.S.15.5
46th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
58th
percentile among VA towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
A shrinking town
Kenbridge has shrunk 11.5% since 2010
1,257 people in 2010; 1,432 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Landmarks
2 places in Kenbridge on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Kenbridge
Town in Virginia, United States
Kenbridge is a town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kenbridge had a population of 1,112. It is in a tobacco farming area. The area is home to noted folk artist Eldridge Bagley. The town is home to the Lunenburg Girls’ Softball league, Lunenburg Lightning Football and Cheerleading league and the United Futbol Soccer league. There are many quaint shops and boutiques and many family-owned businesses. Home to Kenbridge Elementary School. Visit www.kenbridgeva.net for information.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,112
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 515 ft
- ZIP code
- 23944
- Area code
- 434
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