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Esmont, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
413
Population
113/sq mi density
$47,273
Median Income
$30,246 per capita
$222,200
Home Value
$278,104 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
3,042 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,273 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$222,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Esmont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 529 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8285°N, 78.5921°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nelson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Esmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.2").