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Clarksville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Mecklenburg County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,723 Population 592/sq mi density
$62,969 Median Income $37,161 per capita
$208,200 Home Value $301,193 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 2,975 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,969 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$208,200 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarksville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates36.6182°N, 78.5645°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMecklenburg County County
Nearest AirportDanville Regional (DAN)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 90 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 138 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 124 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 145 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 110 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 146 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 94 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 148 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 138 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 130 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 108 km
Mar 13, 2017 6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia M2.6 138 km
Feb 26, 2015 4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia M2.5 137 km
Sep 23, 2019 3 km WNW of Wyndham, Virginia M2.5 146 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 140 km
Sep 3, 2001 Virginia M2.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Florence (2018, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Florence Category 2 275 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 273 km
2011 Irene Category 1 237 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 78 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 189 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 226 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 200 km
1996 Fran Category 2 158 km
1986 Charley Category 1 240 km
1984 Diana Category 3 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

247 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 312 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 85 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 73 km 1
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 81 km 2
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 73 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 21 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 96 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 34 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 51 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LYNCH ROAD (1,824 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 73 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 85 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 97 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 100 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Clarksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.1").

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