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Blairs, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Danville city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,001 Population 288/sq mi density
$47,262 Median Income $23,930 per capita
$162,900 Home Value $193,096 Zillow
$721 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,262 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $721/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Blairs 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates36.6993°N, 79.3789°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDanville city County
Nearest AirportDanville Regional (DAN)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.2 / 100
Community Resilience55.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 116 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 146 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 148 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 82 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 117 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 131 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 143 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 142 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 145 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 120 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 74 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 84 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 106 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 144 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 121 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km N of Pembroke, Virginia M2.6 133 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 97 km
Mar 28, 2011 2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia M2.5 130 km
Sep 3, 2001 Virginia M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 2 150 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 257 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 285 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 248 km
1996 Fran Category 2 178 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

190 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 151 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 75 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 63 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 71 km 2
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 52 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 9 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 89 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 80 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 27 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 46 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 91 km 1
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 65 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MATTS CREEK (11,028 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 99 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 92 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 73 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 100 km
2008 BLACKHORSE 1,537 87 km
1999 FORT LEWIS MTN. 1,525 94 km
1999 PURGATORY MTN. 1,366 98 km
2022 VAF220152 1,173 87 km
2006 QUARRY 1,168 87 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 41 km
2002 BUCK MTN 905 76 km
2010 GLENWOOD COMPLEX (FALLING ROCK) 533 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in Driest

Blairs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (3.3").

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