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Elliston, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Roanoke County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
1,041 Population 955/sq mi density
$162,500 Home Value $238,477 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,967 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elliston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,317 ft (401 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density955/sq mi
Coordinates37.2230°N, 80.2157°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRoanoke County County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.95 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.23 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience74.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 80 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 124 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 51 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 73 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 149 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 19 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 54 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 51 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 54 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 56 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 72 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 24 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 77 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 137 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 125 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 132 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 81 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 54 km
Jul 11, 2006 9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia M2.6 82 km
Nov 15, 1995 5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia M2.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 231 km
1996 Fran Category 2 263 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

102 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 94 km 2
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 96 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 39 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 42 km 0
Aug 17, 1994 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 25, 1977 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 66 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 88 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 63 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 80 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 88 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 45 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 89 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 25 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 45 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 57 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 78 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 31 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 88 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 49 km
2010 NORTH SHORT MTN 2,304 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,048 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,038 42 km
1986 TUCKER 1,976 50 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,686 91 km
1995 COVE 1,675 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Elliston has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.7").

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