Draper, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Pulaski County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
458
Population
212/sq mi density
$82,835
Median Income
$30,812 per capita
$159,100
Home Value
$249,809 Zillow
$924
Median Rent
12.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,835 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $924/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Draper experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,007 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0002°N, 80.7325°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pulaski County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Draper has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and November the driest (2.5").