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Columbia Furnace, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Shenandoah County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
266
Population
199/sq mi density
$39,191
Median Income
$28,293 per capita
$230,000
Home Value
$329,484 Zillow
$670
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
94
Violent Crime/100K
470 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,191 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$230,000 home value, $670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia Furnace experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8749°N, 78.6148°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Shenandoah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winchester Regional (WGO) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Columbia Furnace has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").