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Brightwood, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Madison County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,436
Population
288/sq mi density
$90,208
Median Income
$34,478 per capita
$300,000
Home Value
$399,031 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
368
Violent Crime/100K
1,903 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,208 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brightwood 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 45.0 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 543 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4140°N, 78.1847°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Brightwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").