Abingdon, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Washington County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,332
Population
1,035/sq mi density
$54,976
Median Income
$52,017 per capita
$217,700
Home Value
$287,605 Zillow
$794
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
144
Violent Crime/100K
1,576 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,976 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$217,700 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Abingdon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7067°N, 81.9716°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Abingdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").