Dryden, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
545
Population
77/sq mi density
$49,750
Median Income
$28,051 per capita
$127,000
Home Value
$122,856 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dryden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,459 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7758°N, 82.9441°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 89 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.2 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in |
Dryden has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (2.9").