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Duffield, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
65 Population 107/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $32,637 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $138,554 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
199 Violent Crime/100K 3,506 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Duffield 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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 9.2 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 Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,504 ft (458 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates36.7196°N, 82.7960°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
90 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.8 / 100
Community Resilience6.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 52 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 58 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 71 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 115 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 110 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 72 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 117 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 139 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 96 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 127 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 48 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 119 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 105 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 107 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 71 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 91 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 90 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 109 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 113 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

131 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 17 fatalities, 256 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 76 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 76 km 3
May 9, 1988 EF3 86 km 1
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 79 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 81 km 2
May 8, 2009 EF2 76 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 44 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 80 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 43 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 94 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 59 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 67 km 1
Apr 9, 1965 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 11, 1963 EF2 85 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 67 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 66 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 28 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 93 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 67 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 9,084 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 63 km
1991 UNNAMED 8,204 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Duffield has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.0").

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