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Atkins, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,026
Population
166/sq mi density
$46,432
Median Income
$29,547 per capita
$77,700
Home Value
$145,628 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
357
Violent Crime/100K
3,634 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,432 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
357 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Atkins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Atkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (3.1").