Blacksburg, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Montgomery County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
45,288
Population
2,287/sq mi density
$48,070
Median Income
$29,454 per capita
$417,200
Home Value
$416,520 Zillow
$1,290
Median Rent
44.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
81
Violent Crime/100K
717 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,070 median income, 4.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$417,200 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Blacksburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,067 ft (630 m) |
| Area | 19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2313°N, 80.4267°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Blacksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").