Atkins, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,026
Population
166/sq mi density
$46,432
Median Income
$29,547 per capita
$77,700
Home Value
$158,109 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,432 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Atkins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,572 ft (784 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8670°N, 81.3986°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Smyth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in |
Atkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.6").