Castlewood, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Russell County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,120
Population
156/sq mi density
$58,958
Median Income
$33,838 per capita
$163,300
Home Value
$159,638 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,958 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,300 home value, $740/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Castlewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,744 ft (532 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8801°N, 82.2953°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Russell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.0 / 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 | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Castlewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.8").