City of Hopewell
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Hopewell, Virginia is a small city with a rich industrial and Civil War heritage. Set along the Appomattox and James Rivers, it offers visitors a laid-back atmosphere, historic attractions, and scenic riverfront parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
22,591
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.31°, -77.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
87
Monthly Cost
$2,215
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
14.5°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
3.2°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1182 mm
Internet Speed
234 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RIC
Distance
23 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.