Bastian, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Bland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
417
Population
353/sq mi density
$41,490
Median Income
$26,967 per capita
$160,300
Home Value
$181,648 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,490 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$160,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bastian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,180 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1535°N, 81.1525°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in |
Bastian has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (2.5").