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Christiansburg, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Montgomery County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
22,820
Population
1,550/sq mi density
$75,451
Median Income
$39,117 per capita
$242,900
Home Value
$299,383 Zillow
$1,171
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
137
Violent Crime/100K
2,053 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,451 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$242,900 home value, $1,171/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Christiansburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,058 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1407°N, 80.4045°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Christiansburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.7").