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Buchanan, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Botetourt County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,271
Population
586/sq mi density
$52,474
Median Income
$29,588 per capita
$201,900
Home Value
$208,353 Zillow
$929
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
204
Violent Crime/100K
6,001 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,474 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$201,900 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Buchanan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5209°N, 79.6911°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Botetourt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Buchanan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.8").