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Eagle Rock, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Botetourt County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
122 Population 172/sq mi density
$109,400 Home Value $132,702 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Eagle Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,159 ft (353 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates37.6423°N, 79.7919°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBotetourt County County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience77.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very 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 Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 122 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 49 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 144 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 145 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 130 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 83 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 85 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 48 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 118 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 110 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 141 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 122 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 94 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 102 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 101 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 132 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 53 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 82 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 147 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 2 213 km
1996 Fran Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

89 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 45 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 60 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 94 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 91 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 48 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 60 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 65 km 2
Jun 25, 1977 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 12, 1964 EF2 79 km 0
Nov 29, 1963 EF2 80 km 0
May 17, 1953 EF2 53 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF1 43 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 29 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 37 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 31 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 55 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 34 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 27 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 65 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 65 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 64 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 35 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 36 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 55 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 22 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 29 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 30 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 39 km
2018 LOCKRIDGE RX 2,473 58 km
2024 RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX 2,469 82 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 14 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Eagle Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.8").

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