Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump is a community of 29,026 people in Henrico County, Virginia.
Why visit Short Pump
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 16 parks and trails, 204 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Short Pump Stadium 14, Short Pump Park and Deep Run Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Short Pump
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About Short Pump
Short Pump is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It is a suburb of Richmond. The population was 30,626 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Short Pump, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Exhibition Hub Art Center Richmond
Museum · 0.9 mi
12151 West Broad Street, Henrico
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Deep Run Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Virginia, United States of America
9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico
Twin Hickory Playground
Playground · 2.0 mi
Splash park, playground, covered seating
5265 Shady Grove Road
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes204
Capital One Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea
11800 West Broad Street, Richmond
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Kanpai
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.4 mi
Serves hibachi-style food (not sure if it’s exclusively hibachi)
11964 West Broad Street, Richmond
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00; Mo-Th 16:30-21:30; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa...
Anant Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 0.4 mi
4348 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen
Mo-Sa 11:00-14:30; Su 11:00-15:00; Su-Mo 17:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00
Anokha
Restaurant · Indian · 0.4 mi
4015 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00; Su-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:30
Bonefish Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 mi
11251 West Broad Street, Glen Allen
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
California Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza
11800 West Broad Street, Glen Allen
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Canastas Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken, Peruvian · 0.7 mi
11424 West Broad Street, Glen Allen
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
192 more on the map.
History
Short Pump began as a local tavern stop situated at a strategic crossroads in the early nineteenth century. Purchased around 1814 by Col. Saunders, the tavern profited from the local coal industry, westward movement in the state, and the extension of roads in the period after the Revolutionary War. Along with the food, drink, and lodgings that taverns typically provided for visitors, this tavern served as a post-office, voting precinct, and local market during its roughly 35 years in business. It also briefly housed a school for young white men and a resident doctor. While a gathering spot for white locals and travelers, the tavern relied on enslaved labor and hosted occasional slave auctions.
The tavern eventually declined in the latter half of the nineteenth century, but the name stuck to the area. By the early twentieth century, the tavern was all but gone, and other buildings and businesses rose up to take its place. As automobiles replaced horses as the primary means of transportation, filling stations and garages popped up in the area. At the same time, those living in Short Pump increasingly saw themselves as a suburb of Richmond and worked to better their community through the building of new structures—like the Short Pump High School.
From the History section of Short Pump, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Candlewood Suites Glen Allen - Short Pump
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
4120 Tom Leonard Drive, Glen Allen
Extended Stay America - Richmond - West End - I-64
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
10961 West Broad Street, Glen Allen
Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond-West End/Innsbrook
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
4100 Innslake Drive, Glen Allen
Churches and places of worship15
Deep Run Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.3 mi
10907 Three Chopt Road, Henrico
Gayton Road Christian Church
Church · Protestant · 2.4 mi
12050 Ridgefield Parkway
Discovery United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.1 mi
13000 Gayton Road, Richmond
St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.0 mi
4611 Sadler Road
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.0 mi
2500 Pump Road
West End Islamic Center
Place of worship · Sunni · 1.4 mi
5020 Shady Grove Road, Glen Allen
Shopping45
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare19
Bon Secours Short Pump Emergency Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
12320 West Broad Street, Henrico
Map of Short Pump
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 27°F | 3.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 29°F | 2.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ashland (10 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
Henrico County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Laurel 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Glen Allen 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Lakeside 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Bon Air 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Richmond 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Midlothian 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Manchester 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- East Highland Park 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Rockwood 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Mechanicsville 15 mi east, about 24 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Short Pump Town Center at dusk - 7, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
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