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Buena Vista, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Buena Vista city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,612
Population
1,027/sq mi density
$54,458
Median Income
$33,175 per capita
$153,500
Home Value
$193,030 Zillow
$1,067
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
292 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,458 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,500 home value, $1,067/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Buena Vista experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 822 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7293°N, 79.3581°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buena Vista city County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.8").