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Blue Ridge Shores, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Orange County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
853
Population
623/sq mi density
$87,813
Median Income
$30,102 per capita
$237,700
Home Value
$367,940 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
187
Violent Crime/100K
3,427 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Ridge Shores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 306 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1071°N, 78.0227°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in |
Blue Ridge Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").