Drakes Branch, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lunenburg County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
475
Population
115/sq mi density
$19,620
Median Income
$21,644 per capita
$119,100
Home Value
$185,982 Zillow
$498
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,620 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$119,100 home value, $498/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Drakes Branch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9933°N, 78.6009°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lunenburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Drakes Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").