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Callaghan, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Alleghany County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
277
Population
183/sq mi density
$100,781
Median Income
$41,964 per capita
$171,400
Home Value
$153,868 Zillow
$912
Median Rent
20.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
173
Violent Crime/100K
1,918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,781 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,400 home value, $912/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Callaghan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,712 ft (522 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 183/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8098°N, 80.0890°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alleghany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Callaghan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.8").