Rockwood, Virginia
Rockwood is a community of 10,010 people in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Why visit Rockwood
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 46 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Laurel Meadow, Rockwood Park and Providence Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Rockwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rockwood
Rockwood is a census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rockwood had a population of 8,685.
From the Wikipedia article Rockwood, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Laurel Meadow
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Richmond, Virginia
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes46
Nuccio's Ristorante & Pizza
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.5 mi
Italian Restaurant in Richmond, VA
1108 Courthouse Road, Richmond
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:30-21:00
Nuccio’s Express
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
1108 Courthouse Road, Richmond
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:45; Su 12:30-20:45
The Skrimp Shack
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.2 mi
11142 Hull Street Road, Midlothian
Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Mazaya Hookah Lounge
Bar and pub · 2.2 mi
11164 Hull Street Road, Midlothian
Tu-Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-01:00,17:00-24:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
10141 Hull Street Road, Midlothian
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa, Su 05:30-21:00
China Taste
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
1108 Courthouse Road
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00
I-Thaiz Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 1.5 mi
1108 Courthouse Road
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su...
34 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Hampton Inn Richmond Southwest - Hull Street
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
3620 Price Club Boulevard, Midlothian
Extended Stay America - North Chesterfield - Arboretum
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
241 Arboretum Place
Churches and places of worship22
Saint Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
Church · Catholic
9841 West Providence Road, North Chesterfield
Bethany Place Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
1501 South Providence Road
Courthouse Road Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.9 mi
530 Courthouse Road
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare3
Map of Rockwood
145 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richmond Intl Ap 72401 (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chesterfield County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-12-18: Tropical Storm Michael (Hurricane)
- 2018-10-15: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Manchester 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Bon Air 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Midlothian 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Brandermill 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Meadowbrook 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Richmond 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Chester 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Lakeside 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Laurel 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- East Highland Park 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rockwood Park Virginia, Packer1028, CC0
- Laurel Meadow from the south, Nyttend, Public domain
- Reams Road Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Jacobs Road Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
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