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Fieldale, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Martinsville city County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
797 Population 514/sq mi density
$43,450 Median Income $19,923 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $108,911 Zillow
$782 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,797 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,450 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $782/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fieldale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation773 ft (236 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density514/sq mi
Coordinates36.7009°N, 79.9424°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMartinsville city County
Nearest AirportDanville Regional (DAN)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 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 M3.5 140 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 137 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 109 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 148 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 135 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 61 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 85 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 102 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 99 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 102 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 70 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 135 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 75 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 137 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 54 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 114 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 143 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 103 km
Nov 15, 1995 5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia M2.6 149 km
Jul 11, 2006 9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia M2.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 200 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 283 km
1996 Fran Category 2 201 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

202 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 219 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 34 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 97 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 72 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 73 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 42 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 58 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 75 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 97 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 76 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANGEL (4,129 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 ANGEL 4,129 74 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 23 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 87 km
1995 COVE 1,675 80 km
2008 BLACKHORSE 1,537 82 km
1999 FORT LEWIS MTN. 1,525 71 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 89 km
1999 PURGATORY MTN. 1,366 96 km
1995 JOHNS 1,293 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,287 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,250 99 km
2010 FENWICK 1,224 100 km
2022 VAF220152 1,173 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,171 97 km
2006 QUARRY 1,168 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,130 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,107 97 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 62 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 54 km
2024 HUCKLEBERRY KNOB 950 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Fieldale has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.4").

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