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Chilhowie, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,462
Population
973/sq mi density
$53,250
Median Income
$27,545 per capita
$158,600
Home Value
$186,955 Zillow
$799
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,600 home value, $799/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chilhowie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,975 ft (602 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8002°N, 81.6829°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Smyth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively 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) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Chilhowie has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (3.3").