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Emporia, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Emporia city County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,633
Population
850/sq mi density
$49,375
Median Income
$25,570 per capita
$131,100
Home Value
$152,678 Zillow
$1,060
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
240
Violent Crime/100K
3,900 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Emporia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6962°N, 77.5360°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Emporia city County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Emporia has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (3.1").