Altavista, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Campbell County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,356
Population
626/sq mi density
$45,962
Median Income
$32,099 per capita
$135,000
Home Value
$204,232 Zillow
$878
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
271
Violent Crime/100K
2,986 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,962 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
271 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Altavista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1234°N, 79.2834°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Campbell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Altavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").