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Breaks, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Dickenson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
220
Population
165/sq mi density
$123,563
Median Income
$47,452 per capita
$48,900
Home Value
$97,965 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Breaks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,561 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3007°N, 82.2792°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dickenson County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in |
Breaks has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.2").