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Deerfield, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Highland County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
415 Population 126/sq mi density
$159,200 Home Value $250,686 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,392 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Deerfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,758 ft (536 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates38.1946°N, 79.4130°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHighland County County
Nearest AirportShenandoah Valley Regional (SHD)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 21.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.0 / 100
Community Resilience77.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very 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)

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 133 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 130 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 131 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 121 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 141 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 143 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 75 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 135 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 134 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 139 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 133 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 139 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 91 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 128 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 128 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 139 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 117 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 129 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 128 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

79 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 14 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 25, 1985 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 71 km 11
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 87 km 1
May 27, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 95 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 13 km 2
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 72 km 0
Nov 29, 1963 EF2 39 km 0
Aug 6, 1960 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 26, 2022 EF1 37 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF1 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 41 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 80 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 67 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 55 km
2016 ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016 9,299 67 km
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 91 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 44 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 88 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 8 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 8 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 31 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 31 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 37 km
2002 FULTZ RUN 4,638 83 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 40 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 55 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 44 km
1986 BIG RUN 4,161 64 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 37 km
2012 SHIPWRECK 3,779 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Deerfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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