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Ferrum, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Franklin County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,622
Population
177/sq mi density
$31,750
Median Income
$13,992 per capita
$202,500
Home Value
$241,658 Zillow
$662
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
269
Violent Crime/100K
3,619 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$31,750 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$202,500 home value, $662/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ferrum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°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 49.2 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,347 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9385°N, 79.9950°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.9 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Ferrum has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (3.3").