Fries, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
286
Population
447/sq mi density
$29,853
Median Income
$31,202 per capita
$104,200
Home Value
$150,516 Zillow
$346
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,853 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $346/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fries experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,150 ft (655 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7141°N, 80.9750°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Galax city County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Fries has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (3.1").