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East Stone Gap, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Norton city County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
792
Population
1,467/sq mi density
$113,800
Home Value
$138,554 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
199
Violent Crime/100K
3,506 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
East Stone Gap 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 Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,573 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8657°N, 82.7435°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Norton city County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 96 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
East Stone Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.1").