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Clifton Forge, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Covington city County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,483
Population
1,153/sq mi density
$33,107
Median Income
$24,530 per capita
$106,900
Home Value
$138,927 Zillow
$636
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
231
Violent Crime/100K
1,241 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,107 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$106,900 home value, $636/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifton Forge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,118 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8233°N, 79.8252°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Covington city County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Clifton Forge has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.8").