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Emory, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Washington County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,135
Population
278/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$23,174 per capita
$203,800
Home Value
$191,036 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
137
Violent Crime/100K
888 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Emory experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7798°N, 81.8274°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Emory has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (3.3").