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Mathews County
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Mathews County is a scenic, waterfront community on Virginia's Middle Peninsula, famous for its relaxed atmosphere, historic charm, and beautiful Chesapeake Bay scenery. With a strong maritime heritage, quiet roads, and friendly locals, it's a peaceful destination away from city crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
8,533
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.42°, -76.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,070
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
-12.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1213 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PHF
Distance
37 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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